Lynmouth
Lynmouth is Devon's hidden gem--a fickle left-hand point break that only comes alive with substantial WNW groundswell and the right wind. When the stars align, long walls peel along the rocky headland.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (295°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 320°
- Size range
- 1.8m - 4.5m
- Ideal size
- 3.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (170°)
- Offshore range
- 135° - 200°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Water temp
12°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
3/10
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Mar, Apr, Sep
Needs very specific large NW swells to work
Getting There
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