Thurlestone

Thurlestone is a bay-facing beach break located on the South Devon coast in Southwest England. The spot features a sandy beach with rocky headlands on either side, creating a semi-enclosed bay environment. The water body is directly west of the shoreline, making this a westward-facing beach. Best conditions occur with northerly winds that provide side-shore approach, though the wind reliability of 32.4% indicates inconsistent conditions typical of Southwest England. Average waves of 1.09m are modest, suitable for learning and intermediate progression. The bay's partially protected nature reduces fetch distance and wave size compared to open ocean locations. Visible residential development and holiday accommodations suggest moderate local activity. Shallow water near the beach requires caution during entry and exit. Rocky features at bay extremities present obstacles for navigation. The rough-chop water type indicates variable sea state conditions. This location suits intermediate kiters seeking calm-to-moderate conditions and is best visited during northerly wind patterns. Winter months typically offer more consistent wind and wave activity than summer periods.