{"id":2646,"date":"2022-08-13T10:18:44","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T10:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honestsurf.com\/?p=2646"},"modified":"2023-08-13T13:51:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T13:51:35","slug":"surfing-plymouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/honestsurf.com\/surfing-plymouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Surfing Plymouth (Beach & Surf Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for an in-depth guide to surfing Plymouth and the surrounding coastline?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plymouth isn’t the first location you think of in terms of surfing, but it’s a great hub for some fantastic waves in the local area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The coast surrounding Plymouth hosts a variety of beach breaks, reefs and points for those willing to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re on the hunt for waves further afield, look no further than our in-depth guide on surfing in Devon, with all the best surf spots from either side of the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can you surf in Plymouth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Plymouth is tucked deep within Plymouth Sound, the large sheltered bay that leads into the English Channel. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its sheltered position means it’s nearly impossible for any swell to reach this far into the bay and produce surfable waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some waves can break on the very largest of ground swells, but these are carefully guarded secrets that require in-depth knowledge of the local coastline and the conditions required to produce waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Surfing Beaches Near Plymouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though surfing in Plymouth isn’t an option, there are lots of quality surf breaks nearby. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s look at the best beaches near Plymouth and the waves you can find when you’re in the local area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whitsand Bay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Whitsand Bay is located southwest of Plymouth, just a short drive from the city centre. It’s a large sandy beach that can offer great surfing conditions on its day. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll find peaks up and down the length of the beach, with the best waves normally centred around Freathy Rocks and Boiler Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best surfed from low to mid tide, the wave quality can drop considerably as the waves move up the beach, losing power and appearing jumbled due to the backwash from the cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those willing to look, there are some quality reef breaks further up the beach at Portwrikle and Downderry, but they rarely work and need a sizeable swell to get going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sitting just above the beach at Whitsand is the military fort regularly used for live fire exercises, which red flags the entire Tregantle side of the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re thinking of heading to Whitsand Bay for a surf trip, check the firing range times here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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