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Westward Ho! is a two-mile stretch of sandy beach break with very few rip tides or underwater obstructions, making it one of the safest beaches in Devon for surfing, bodyboarding, and every kind of wave-riding craft - shortboards, longboards, paddleboards and kayaks all work well here.
Need gear or a lesson? Ho! Surf Shop in the village hires wetsuits, surfboards, bodyboards and SUP boards, and can also arrange lessons.
Ho! Surf ShopThorndale is only a 10-15 minute walk (or about 2 minutes by car) from Westward Ho! beach - close enough to check this cam, grab your board, and be in the water within minutes. With a hot tub waiting for you after a cold session, a drying space for wetsuits, and secure private parking for boards and gear, it's built for exactly this kind of trip.
Book Your Stay at ThorndaleYes — it's a safe, sandy beach break suitable for everyone from complete beginners to experienced surfers, with very few rip tides or hazards.
The ideal swell size is 2-6ft, and the beach picks up swell from any Westerly direction.
Easterly winds are offshore at Westward Ho!, which produces the cleanest conditions.
Yes, it's considered one of the best beginner-friendly spots in North Devon. Ho! Surf Shop in the village hires equipment and can arrange lessons.
About a 10-15 minute walk, or roughly 2 minutes by car.
Yes, Croyde Bay (high-performance peaks) and Saunton Sands (slower, more forgiving waves) are both a short drive from Thorndale.