Throughout the tidal range there are as many as seven different breaks in the bay, and they can all be dry hair paddle outs thanks to the river. Contact Surfers Against Sewage for the full story. The view from Countisbury hill looking down on Lynmouth is the classic shot used in most surf guides. Actually in Somerset, it has a good left when even Lynmouth is too big. It is a magic spot with a car park right in front the break.
Waves break on boulders.
Not for beginners. Water quality suspect because of Bristol channel. Contact Surfers Against Sewage for the full story. Porlock is exactly 50 miles from Croyde making it a 100 mile roundtrip for Croyde locals.