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Surfing for over 20 years in the South West of England

Your Surfing Guide

Honest Surf is here to help you to improve your surfing in and out of the water. Helpful guides, real-life experiences, spot guides and gear reviews are all written by a real surfer.

Learn everything about surfboards and wetsuits, understand waves, surfing techniques and key mistakes beginners make and how to overcome them.

Surfing Polzeath

August 4, 2022

Polzeath used to be a very quiet coastal village in North Cornwall but in the…

Other uses for surf wax

April 13, 2022

It keeps us stuck to our board, it smells amazing and it’s wholly responsible for…

Surf Rash – Causes, Treatment, Prevention

September 2, 2022

If you’ve spent much time in the ocean you’ve probably experienced sand rubbing in places…

What is a secret spot in surfing?

September 19, 2022

A secret spot in the context of surfing relates to a relatively unknown beach or…

Is onshore wind good for surfing?

September 19, 2022

Onshore wind blows from the ocean or water towards the land in the same direction…

Surfing in Sidmouth

May 8, 2022

Sidmouth is a small seaside town located in South Devon. Surfing in Sidmouth gives you…