Constantine Bay Surf Store Surf Shop Surfbreaks

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The ones we like.

Find out more about the area and its history and places to go.

A few tales of derring do, exploration and adventuring.

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Constantine Bay Surf Store
CONSTANTINE BAYPADSTOWCORNWALL PL28 8JJUNITED KINGDOM
Tel & Fax: +44 (0)1841 520250 Email: des@constantinesurf.com

"....one of the best shops in the county", Wavelength surf mag November 2006

'Seven bays for seven days'

The Breaks

Only the main (known) breaks are outlined since, as we all know, discovery is half the fun! So starting at the South;

Porthcothan:
A low tide beach break, generally uncrowded and occasionally offers up a few surprises. Less power than some of the better known breaks but still good and ideal if you're just starting out. Beware of the occasional strong rips. Guarded during the Summer season.

Treyarnon Bay:
Some say home to surfing in Britain. Misses a little more swell than its neighbouring Constantine but the lefthanders on the reef at low tide can be epic when all the elements come together. The middle of the beach at higher tides is a great place for less experienced surfers. Beware of the everpresent rip at the South side of the bay. Guarded throughout the season.

Constantine Bay:
Home to the reef, a peak and a pointbreak (on those rare occasions). All the breaks work through the tides except at high tide unless it's bigger (4 feet +). Needs a light South Easterly to really become epic and can be quite fickle but it is never gutless. Can be unnerving and does break boards but also can be perfect! Serious rip between the reef and the central peak and often longshore rips. Picks up any swell in the Atlantic so can get busy when everywhere else is flat but if you bring lots of understanding and respect the locals then all will be well. Guarded through the season but is often red flagged, when you enter at your own risk.

Boobys Bay:
A long walk whichever route you take and don't be tempted to park on the Golf Club track. Whereas they used to be understanding, a handful have made it difficult for everyone and you will be clamped/towed. A beautiful place which, rightly, is sensitively protected by the locals. Bring a smile and leave no rubbish and you could be rewarded by one of the best beachbreak peaks around. Bring an attitude and a crowd and a miserable time will be had by all. Guarded through the season but is often red flagged.

Mother Iveys:
Secret bodyboarding spot (????), so you'll have to discover that one yourself (or follow the crowds).

Harlyn:
Our sanctuary when conditions are big and stormy. Offshore in a South Westerly and sheltered by the headland. Unfortunately it does close out - a lot. And it can get busy. But it can also be epic when everywhere else on the coast is totally blown out. Closes out more intensely at low tide and backs off at high. A relatively safe beach which is home to the Harlyn Surf Rescue Club and is guarded throughout the season.

Trevone Bay:
Be nice to the local surfers if you visit here. Can be fickle but can produce a barrelling left hander under the right conditions. Serious rip at the Northern side of the beach. Guarded throughout the season.