Woolacombe
Devon North · United Kingdom
Long beach breakgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Wide beach, plenty of schools and rentals. Best wind — E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Long beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — northwest |
| Coordinates | 51.172, -4.209 |
FAQ
Is Woolacombe good for beginners?
Yes, Woolacombe works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Woolacombe today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#devon-north/woolacombe. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Devon North
- Putsborough — Beach break by the headland, beginners and intermediates
- Croyde — Beach break with barrels, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Saunton Sands — surf spot, beginners
- Westward Ho! — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Lynmouth — Left-hand point at the river mouth , advanced surfers