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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.

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 Gwithian

UK, Cornwall West

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

GPS History (1)

Latitude: 50° 14.068' N
Longitude: 5° 23.904' W

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 Access

drive to Hayle...then follow signposts...

English (Translate this text in English): drive to Hayle...then follow signposts...

English (Translate this text in English): drive to Hayle...then follow signposts...

English (Translate this text in English): drive to Hayle...then follow signposts...

DistanceTake a car

WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)

Easy to find?Easy to find

Public access?Public access

Special accessDon't know

 Surf Spot Characteristics

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityRegional Classic

ExperienceAll surfers

FrequencyDon't know

Wave

TypeBeach-break

DirectionRight and left

BottomSandy

PowerPowerful, Ordinary

Normal lengthShort (< 50m)

Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell direction

Good wind directionNorth, NorthEast

Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to

Best tide positionAll tides

Best tide movement

More details

Week crowdFew surfers

Week-end crowdFew surfers

Webcam url 

Dangers

- Rips / undertow

 Additional Information

Atmosphere

General

Author: Anonymous Contributors (1)

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By william , 01-08-2006

just got back - this place is great for beginners as it's slow and gives long rides..whilst I was here it jacked up alot on a few occaisions and was very good,locals as such were very cool,can't fault it espcially as I stayed at churchtown farm and didn't need to drive...

By anonymous , 04-03-2006

- Nah its not Seven sisters. Its a reef called "The Stones" I work for Trinity House we maintain all the navigatinol aids around the UK. I have been out there onboard the ship when it has been working. Looks pretty sketchy!

By anonymous , 14-12-2005

photo 15 - this is a picture of penhale! just down from perranporth

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