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Saunton Sands: surf spot in Croyde
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SSW (offshore wind: NNE)
- Best tide
- low (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov: September, October, November, March, April, May
- Water temperature
- 10–17°C (3/2 mm (warmest) to 5/4 mm, boots, gloves & hood (coldest))
- Location
- Croyde, United Kingdom (51.1158, -4.2316)
Other surf spots in Croyde
- Croyde Beach: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: low to mid, rising
- Putsborough: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: mid to high, rising
- Woolacombe: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: low to mid, rising
- Westward Ho!: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Saunton Sands
- Saunton Sands Hotel (0.8 km away): Resort
- Saunton Beach Villas (1.0 km away): Holiday rental
- Knelle Lodge (1.0 km away): Holiday rental
- Seabirds B&B (1.1 km away): B&B
- Seascape (1.2 km away): Holiday rental
- Shuna Guest House (1.2 km away): Guesthouse
- Breakers (1.2 km away): B&B
- Sandbourne B&B (1.2 km away): B&B
Surf schools near Saunton Sands
- Surf Saunton (0.8 km away)
- Lords of Down End Surf School Croyde (1.2 km away)
- Coasteering Croyde Bay (1.7 km away)
- Surf South West Croyde (2.0 km away)
- Surfing Croyde Bay (2.3 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Saunton Sands?
Saunton Sands is in Croyde, where the best surf season is Mar – May, Sep – Nov (September, October, November, March, April and May). It works best at this tide: low. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNE.
What wind is offshore at Saunton Sands?
Saunton Sands faces SSW, so wind from the NNE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Saunton Sands?
The best tide at Saunton Sands is low, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Saunton Sands good for beginners?
Saunton Sands suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Saunton Sands?
The nearest places to stay are Saunton Sands Hotel (0.8 km away), Saunton Beach Villas (1.0 km away), Knelle Lodge (1.0 km away) and Seabirds B&B (1.1 km away). Swell Cabin lists 340 places to stay within 10 km of Croyde.
What is the surf forecast for Saunton Sands?
Swell Cabin rates Saunton Sands hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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