Bude is a bustling seaside resort with a thriving surfing community and consistent beachbreak peaks. Head south to popular Widemouth Bay or north to Duckpool, Sandymouth and Northcott beachies (not the best for beginners).

Bude’s two beaches are close to the town, Crooklets and Summerleaze, both face west, work on all tides and hold swells up to about eight feet. The further north, the less the crowds.

Crooklets has a low tide right to the northern end off Wrangles Rocks, hollow and can provide barrels, and a left at the south. Shorey in front of the Surf Club at high tide. Quieter than Summerleaze. Variety of peaks throughout the tidal range. Take care with the rocks at high tide and watch the rips at low. Works best just before low tide all the way through to high tide.

Part of the South West Coast Path with rock pools, canal and dune walks and local nature reserves to explore. Beach cafe, pitch and putt and tennis courts close by plus Crooklets Inn.

Summerleaze boasts a short high tide right at Cross Rocks near the swimming pool and a good left at low. Can be clean in a southwesterly. In between there are numerous sandbank peaks which hold swells up to six feet.  South in front of the harbour, a left breaks off Barrel Rock.

Surf Information

Break type: Sand with some reefs, lefts and rights up to 8ft
Offshore wind direction: Easterly
Swell direction: Westerly
Wave direction: Lefts and rights
Ability: All
Water quality: Good – EU blue flag award
Lifeguard service: From 1 May to 30 September
National Trust: No
Access: Easy roads into town.
Car Parks: 320 spaces
Dogs: Yes. Bins provided.

Tips

Bude is a great surfing holiday destination with loads to do for all the family. Good times to visit are:
Bude festival – 3rd Saturday in August
Bude Jazz Festival – August Bank Holiday

Hazards

• Rips at low tide when over three feet, watch out by the river.
• Rocks.

Facilities

• Surf shops and surf hire.
• Surf school
• Toilets
• Usual town facilities.