About Hayle Rivermouth

A big, sheltered expanse of shifting sands that can produce fun, walls or maddeningly fickle sections. The tide drops out and pushes in quickly, transforming a once fat peak into a sand sucking close-out. Expect rips and crowds when good. Bounces off the Bluff at high.

Source: Hayle Rivermouth Surf Guide

Ability Level

Intermediate

Beg Int Adv

The rips here can be pretty full on so best left to more experienced surfers.

Local Vibe

Welcoming

Welcoming Intimidating

Fairly relaxed.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

Mellow Heavy

Can get crowded when its working.

Spot Rating

Fun

Poor Perfect

Shifty, fickle, can be excellent, fat or close-out - flip a coin!

Shoulder Burn

Light

Light Exhausting

Can be rippy, currents around rivermouth.

Water Quality

Clean

Clean Dirty

River runoff after rains.

Additional Information

Hazards

Rips, pollution after rain.

Access

Pay parking at Bluff Inn.

Bring Your

Shortboard, funboard, longboard, fish

Seabed

Sand.

Best Season

December - February.

Swell Consistency and Wind Overview

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