The Surf Window

Crooklets

Cornwall, England

Beach breakIntermediate

Just north of Bude town in north Cornwall, Crooklets is a tide-affected beach that works best at low to mid tide when the sand is exposed and Atlantic swells create multiple peaks, the local hub of Bude's active surf scene.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–W 1.5–2.5m at 12–16s

Wind

SE

Light to E under 15 knots

Tide

Low to mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Sep–Apr

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Multiple peaks, lefts and rights

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: All levels
  • •Why: Multiple peaks at varied sizes accommodate everyone

Hazards

  • •Disappears at high tide, the beach is submerged
  • •Rip currents in the channels between sandbars
  • •Strong longshore drift

Local Tips

  • •Bude's surf scene is one of Cornwall's most active, Raven Surf School is excellent
  • •Bude Sea Pool (tidal outdoor pool) nearby is a wonderful facility for non-surfing days
  • •The Bude Canal runs parallel to the beach, a beautiful and unusual inland waterway

Location

Map showing the location of Crooklets in Cornwall, England

50.8361, -4.5523