Devon’s north coast is just an hour off the M5 and boasts some of the best waves in the country.

From hollow low-tide sandbanks to peeling point breaks, the stretch from Saunton to Lynmouth offers something for everyone. This particular stretch is set amongst a stunning ice-age landscape of giant cliffs where Exmoor National Park tumbles into the sea – a view not to be missed!

CROYDE BEACH

The jewel in North Devon’s crown, Croyde’s low-tide sandbanks are something to behold. Reeling above these lumps unfurl some of the most perfect hollow barrels you can find in Britain, making tube-riding a virtual guarantee.

Unlike lesser beach breaks, Croyde doesn’t need size to give power and is just as happy spitting you out of 2ft barrels as it is when it gets big. As the tide pushes, there are super fun shoulders to carve into and roll out of, giving you ample opportunity to take your bodyboarding to the next level.

SAUNTON SANDS

Sheltered from northerly winds around the headland south of Croyde, Saunton is a huge stretch of beach, perfect to advance your riding when getting into the sport or building on a foundation.

A mellower spot, Saunton gives nice long walls to ride, an ideal place to gain confidence in the water and nail the basics such as paddling, duck diving and shifting your weight when chasing down the line.

PUTSBOROUGH

The main spot to hit if the winds switch more southwesterly, Putsborough is a beautiful stretch of beach giving more punch than Saunton Sands.

Able to make sense of and straighten out messy swell, Putsborough offers good rides for riders of all ability. The deep water gulley that runs up the side of the rocks offers a great conveyor belt to get outback on bigger days.

WOOLACOMBE

Further up the bay from Putsborough, Woolacombe is another wide, exposed beach, able to hoover up swell and deliver good rides throughout the tides.

Being less protected than Putsborough means it handles more swell, and when the stars align it can offer some epic low-tide banks not dissimilar to Croyde. Another classic beach in the area, it loves nothing more than some solid swell and an E/SE wind.

LYNMOUTH

One of the longest left-hand point breaks in the country, north-facing Lynmouth is capable of peeling 300m waves down its rocky reef, linking up sections and giving endless opportunities to get shacked, play in and off the shoulder and carve buckets.

The high, dramatic Exmoor backdrop behind Lynmouth is absolutely breath-taking, making a session here feel all the more epic. The wave itself is a hidden gem, often lighting up in bigger swells when the west-facing beaches suffer in the wind.

As well as these main spots, this special corner of north Devon is littered with a number of secret spots to seek out and enjoy.

After years of competing and spending time surfing Croyde and the surrounding area, it’s fair to say we’ve seen and experienced our fair share of North Devon accommodation! You organise your own lodgings for the weekend, they are not included in the price, please see our recommendations below. 

1. Ruda Holiday Park – Our staff team base ourselves here during the weekend, so we know it well, it’s a great spot, right next to the beach. With camping, touring and caravan rentals there are plenty of options to choose from and it’s only a short walk from the beach!
2. The Thatch – A B&B pub with a variety of rooms, this is a great option in the heart of Croyde.
3. Croyde Bay Hotel – Options to stay in the hotel, self-catering cottages or lodges the resort has views over Croyde beach and facilities including a swimming pool.
4. Combas Farm – This 17th century B&B farmhouse is a short walk from Croyde village.

Airbnb (some of our favourites but more plenty more available!)

1. Seashell Cottage – This surf cottage has a homely feel and is a 15-minute walk from Croyde beach and a great option for those with a more economical budget.
2. Croyde Bay Bliss – A self-contained apartment with sea and countryside views. Three night minimum.

Of course, there are many more accommodation options and it’s up to you how many nights you stay. If you can’t find anywhere to your taste in Croyde, there are more options nearby in Braunton and Woolacombe. Please see Booking.com and AirBnB for a large range of options. 

Many take the option to make a long weekend of it and join us for our Friday afternoon Bonus Session, or meet us on Saturday morning for the standard weekend of coaching or make a mini break of it and stay Sunday too!

We generally meet at EX33 1NP on both days so bear this in mind when choosing!

With fantastic local produce and passionate farming foodies, Devon’s standard of gastronomy is quickly surpassing its already strong reputation. As well as its seafood coming fresh out of the clean and temperate waters of the Atlantic, the lush, fertile soils of the county’s valleys also produce high-quality fruit and vegetables.

Of course, the culinary delights of Devon can’t be alluded to without a significant nod to the classics. Devonshire cream tea (cream first, jam second. And don’t get caught doing otherwise!) pasties (similar to the Cornish pasty but crimped over the top instead of down the side) and, last but not least, the classic knee-knocking Scrumpy cider. Probably best to have a few of these AFTER your bodyboarding session, you’ll thank us for it!

On Saturday we have an optional group meal and a few drinks at our favourite bodyboarder-owned Croyde eatery. You’ll receive details of how to opt in for this when you sign up. 

Guests purchase their own food and drink over the weekend – we’d particularly recommend the breakfast brunch pastry in Croyde’s post office/bakery!

We have four levels of bodyboarding progression. Using our exclusive bodyboarding Tree of Knowledge, we plot your progress through each stage using land, water and video analysis. These include pre and post weekend videos and tutorials.

Our coaching team comprises multiple-time national champions, Damian Prisk and Rob Barber. The photography and video analysis team are highly trained to capture all of your rides and deliver high quality land and water footage.

If you’re coming by road, Croyde is located about an hour from the M5 on the A361, just west of Barnstaple. This makes it a much more accessible spot than Cornwall for those coming from the North, Wales, the Midlands and the east of the country. If you’re coming by train, you will stop at Barnstable where you can then get a taxi to Croyde.

We’ll meet at a predetermined time on the Saturday morning which will be confirmed in an information pack we send you three days before the camp. We’ll be finished early afternoon / after lunch on the Sunday, giving you good time to get home.

Devon is a county famed for its wild and dramatic landscapes, located in England’s remote south west. Boasting two national parks – Exmoor and Dartmoor – Devon is often overlooked by excited holidaymakers whizzing through it on the way to Cornwall. However, it has much to offer in its own right with an incredible variety of beaches and a comparable quality of surf.

North Devon’s coastline is similar to Cornwall’s, just on a grander scale – huge glacial cliffs carve and drop sharply into the crashing Atlantic, interposed with dense, forested valleys winding their way up into foggy peaks beyond.

North Devon’s pristine sandy beaches, quiet coves and untouched cobbled fishing villages all help to make it one of the UK’s most naturally beautiful counties. Thanks to its warm and welcoming atmosphere, our Croyde Bodyboard Camp is fast becoming a firm favourite with our guests.

£12-£15 for the optional Saturday meal.

EQUIPMENT HIRE

If you decide not to bring your own kit (or you don’t own it) to hire equipment for the weekend the prices are as follows;

Swim fins – £20 for 2 days

Board – £25 for 2 days

Wetsuit – £20 for 2 days

More equipment and hire periods are available, just add to checkout when you book your weekend.

Thankfully, Devon’s air and sea climate benefits from a reassuring combination of factors. Being located in the south west means that the county experiences higher average annual sea temperatures, warmer summers, milder winters and excellent swell exposure. Perfect for bodyboarding weekends in the UK!

This is great for a few reasons – we maximise our chances of hitting decent swell year-round, giving us the best run of the sandbanks that consistently deliver, session after session, season after season.

This weekend is all about progressing your riding and building your skill set. This will allow you to experience real-time improvements, which, in turn, will boost your confidence and maximise your fun! Whether that means tweaking your speed line, improving your rail control or flat out shredding high-quality waves; our expert instructors will be there to make it happen.

At the time of booking, you will receive an email listing all of the kit you need for your bodyboard weekend.

Hire equipment is available, just add to checkout when you book your weekend.