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Access
From parking lot, steps down to beach
English (Translate this text in English): From parking lot, steps down to beach
English (Translate this text in English): From parking lot, steps down to beach
English (Translate this text in English): From parking lot, steps down to beach
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouthEast, East
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdUltra crowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Localism
Additional Information
Decent peaks when the banks are in place and the SE isn't howling. Water freezing in summer, but not many wear hoods - not really cool enough!! Gets very crowded most weekends, as this is the nursery for most young surfers in the area. Few locals, who think they're heavy, but not really - just don't drop in or you'll have a bunch of sun-bleached, whippersnappers whining in you ear.
English (Translate this text in English): Decent peaks when the banks are in place and the SE isn't howling. Water freezing in summer, but not many wear hoods - not really cool enough!! Gets very crowded most weekends, as this is the nursery for most young surfers in the area. Few locals, who think they're heavy, but not really - just don't drop in or you'll have a bunch of sun-bleached, whippersnappers whining in you ear.
English (Translate this text in English): Decent peaks when the banks are in place and the SE isn't howling. Water freezing in summer, but not many wear hoods - not really cool enough!! Gets very crowded most weekends, as this is the nursery for most young surfers in the area. Few locals, who think they're heavy, but not really - just don't drop in or you'll have a bunch of sun-bleached, whippersnappers whining in you ear.
English (Translate this text in English): Decent peaks when the banks are in place and the SE isn't howling. Water freezing in summer, but not many wear hoods - not really cool enough!! Gets very crowded most weekends, as this is the nursery for most young surfers in the area. Few locals, who think they're heavy, but not really - just don't drop in or you'll have a bunch of sun-bleached, whippersnappers whining in you ear.
Atmosphere
There are three main peaks at this break. The first peak, on the right hand side, near the rocks (looking out to sea) is known as the The Gat (The Hole). It can get epic when the swell direction and banks are just right, giving riders an intense, wedging take off that mutates into a thick, round barrel. This is where the locals sit when it's good. Can get impossibly crowded, especially with bodyboarders. Central peak, which can also get good, and a left o nthe far side that sometimes breaks, giving relatively short rides.
English (Translate this text in English): There are three main peaks at this break. The first peak, on the right hand side, near the rocks (looking out to sea) is known as the The Gat (The Hole). It can get epic when the swell direction and banks are just right, giving riders an intense, wedging take off that mutates into a thick, round barrel. This is where the locals sit when it's good. Can get impossibly crowded, especially with bodyboarders. Central peak, which can also get good, and a left o nthe far side that sometimes breaks, giving relatively short rides.
English (Translate this text in English): There are three main peaks at this break. The first peak, on the right hand side, near the rocks (looking out to sea) is known as the The Gat (The Hole). It can get epic when the swell direction and banks are just right, giving riders an intense, wedging take off that mutates into a thick, round barrel. This is where the locals sit when it's good. Can get impossibly crowded, especially with bodyboarders. Central peak, which can also get good, and a left o nthe far side that sometimes breaks, giving relatively short rides.
English (Translate this text in English): There are three main peaks at this break. The first peak, on the right hand side, near the rocks (looking out to sea) is known as the The Gat (The Hole). It can get epic when the swell direction and banks are just right, giving riders an intense, wedging take off that mutates into a thick, round barrel. This is where the locals sit when it's good. Can get impossibly crowded, especially with bodyboarders. Central peak, which can also get good, and a left o nthe far side that sometimes breaks, giving relatively short rides.
General
It's OK, have had it very good, but can be fickle. Can't handle a big swell - when it's maxing out the locals can be found at a nearby, predominately gay, nudist beach. Although there seems to be a fair proportion of locals at Sandy Bay even when Llandudno is cranking - mmm I wonder why?
English (Translate this text in English): It's OK, have had it very good, but can be fickle. Can't handle a big swell - when it's maxing out the locals can be found at a nearby, predominately gay, nudist beach. Although there seems to be a fair proportion of locals at Sandy Bay even when Llandudno is cranking - mmm I wonder why?
English (Translate this text in English): It's OK, have had it very good, but can be fickle. Can't handle a big swell - when it's maxing out the locals can be found at a nearby, predominately gay, nudist beach. Although there seems to be a fair proportion of locals at Sandy Bay even when Llandudno is cranking - mmm I wonder why?
English (Translate this text in English): It's OK, have had it very good, but can be fickle. Can't handle a big swell - when it's maxing out the locals can be found at a nearby, predominately gay, nudist beach. Although there seems to be a fair proportion of locals at Sandy Bay even when Llandudno is cranking - mmm I wonder why?
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By Anonymous , 31-05-2009
best spot - i dnt knw y are u people complaining bout locals ive been surfing ther 4 the past year like 3 times a week.made lotsa friend in da water.dont drop into there waves otherwise their chill