Saunton sands is a long flat stretch of beach in North Devon, sandwiched between the kite spot of Westward Ho! and surfing spots of Croyde & Putsborough. Saunton is a perfect location for learning to wavesail as it has forgiving, smaller waves.

 

Tides: -

 

Its best at mid/low tides as at high tide the wind is blocked by the headland to the north and you get a fair amount of shore dump that can make it tricky to get out.  

 

 

 

 

 

Wind directions: -

 

                                  A westerly wind is onshore, perfect for kiters but difficult for                                     wavesailing, and northerly is blocked by the headland making                                   it very gusty.

 

                                  However, a north-westerly, when everywhere else in the                                           region is onshore or offshore, Saunton is a good bet. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other useful info:

 

 

Drive time from Exeter - 1:20

 

Parking cost all year round

 

McDonalds on the way home (Barnstaple) is a winner.