Surfing at Saunton Sands beach is really popular throughout the year with both locals and visitors alike, although the winter tends to be just locals. It’s a popular spot for surfing due to it’s long sandy beach, an exposed westerly wind and that it provides enough space for large groups.
It’s known for its long gentle, peeling waves that are perfect for longboarders and also great for those learning to surf.
Saunton Sands is one of the best surf spots in north Devon and arguably one of the top places for surfing in Devon.
It’s a huge 3.5 mile long sandy beach located between Braunton and Croyde, has a car park that will accommodate a few hundred cars, a cafe and showers for when you want to get changed. Overall this place is really well set up whether your surfing, watching the surfers or just there for a day on the beach.
If you’re looking for surf lessons then you’ll want to check out Walking on Wave (details below) and if you need to hire a surf board then your in luck as there’s rental right from the car park.
What does Saunton Sands look like?
Saunton Sands Surf forecast
Getting there & Parking
Address: Braunton EX33 2NU
There is a large car park with space for a few hundred cars. Worth getting there early on weekends and bank holidays.
Parking
“Drop off & go” period: 20 minutes free
Up to 1 hour: £1.10
Up to 2 hours: £2.70
Up to 3 hours: £4.50
Daily Cap (high season): £8
March 16th – October 15th
Daily Cap (low season): £4.50
October 16th – March 15th
Surf Lessons & Hire At Saunton Sands
| Saunton Surf Hire | EX33 1LG | http://www.sauntonsurfhire.com/book-surf-hire-online | 0787 3152675 | Surfboard | £15.00 | £20.00 | Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | £10.00 | £13.50 | Private | ||||||||
| Walking On Waves | EX33 2NU | http://walking-on-waves.com/saunton-sands | 07496 188 692 | Surfboard | Group | £40.00 | |||||
| Wetsuit | Private | £80.00 |
Food & Accommodation
Food
Saunton Break – Situated between the car park and beach selling hot and cold drinks, ice creams, chips, sausage rolls etc…
There’s also a shop selling sweets, ice creams and the usual seaside wares
Accommodation
Cottages – https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cottages/saunton-sands
Camping – https://www.campsites.co.uk/search/campsites-near-saunton-sands
Hotels – https://uk.hotels.com/de1669187/hotels-near-saunton-sands-braunton-united-kingdom/
Looking for more surfing locations in the UK?
Check out our full guides to other surfing spots in the UK Surfing In The UK Surfing In Devon Surfing In Cornwall