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Anon
Any advice for a noob girl who's just a bit chicken? I love surfing but if I go out too far, I sometimes start to panic. I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas, or if this is just a "face your fears" thing, and maybe Ill just learn there's nothing to be afraid of in the sea. I surf in borth, so I guess atleast Im not in Oz with the sharks, right? Right...?
Mon Sep 14 07:02:53 2009
Gray Lane
Hi George, There are loads of hotels right along the sea front in Aber itself, you also have a few coastal resorts again with great access to beaches. Aber is probably the best to suit all with ammenities, national library of wales is based in Aberystwyth if that helps. Weather well its not Aus so bring a layer or two! frocasters promise a good summer but you know what they're like!!! Sea temps approx 15C(summer suit 3x2). For surf your out of season but you never know and you have a load of coast to explore reef and beachy's for different abilities and tide options. For surf gear contact aberadventures.com. ! Good luck in the family quest.
Sun Jun 7 21:16:29 2009
George Wales
We are a family of surfers from Australia coming to Wales to surf and trace our family history. We are planning to come late June into July. Is this a good time of year for waves? What is the water temperature? What are the air temperature and weather conditions? Where is a good central location to stay by the sea with high quality accommodation and ammenities for Father and son surfers, wife non surfer and Grandparents non surfers?We appreciate any feedbackThanksGeorge
Tue Mar 18 12:24:50 2008
Alf, Cardiff
Does anyone know of any surfing schools in the Cardigan area other than St. Davids and New Quay?
Thu Aug 9 14:56:20 2007
Robert Greene from Wanneroo
Hi, just to say the biggest wave ever ridden was in California which is the Northern Hemisphere.
Mon Nov 20 10:08:54 2006
David Clues from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea vi
Perhaps when you wanabees will grow up and realise there are no decent breaks in the northen hemisphere perhaps you would like to check out some good wet at places such as Wewak or Hula in Papua New Guinea.
I'm not trying to dis you guys but you've not lived till you've dangled 5 or 10 in the Coral Sea or the Timor Sea!
Even the best from Oz come and ride up here!
Wed Jul 19 13:31:37 2006
Sam, West Wales
Llangranog can get a sick wave now and again it got to about 5ft clean as you like on the weekend!!! If there's a decent ground swell and a light offshore wind then head down Llangranog. It gets blown out real easy on onshore winds and can get quite heavy. My mate snapped his board down here so don't take it lightly.
Sun Oct 16 19:45:42 2005
UWA Oldboy - S. Wales
Hells Mouth Local - Aber is pants in the summer. The best bet is to head south for Pembroke or Gower.
Tue Aug 16 15:28:44 2005
hells mouth local
anybody no what the waves r like around aberyswyth and borth durin summer may - august ? cheers.
Tue Mar 15 21:23:18 2005
Ryan Fleet from Blackwood
I've been surfing on & off for years now with my brother Stephen. The main thing to do is just take your time and enjoy the waves, if your trying to master surfing on your first few attempts.....Don't bother, it's a fine art that takes years.......I still haven't cracked it!!!!!!!
Thu Sep 23 08:26:35 2004
Amie, midlands
I never thought much about surfing until i hit newquay beach!! i had a lesson and now im addicted! im going to wales and hoping to surf everyday!! the main thing is to relax and have fun!
Thu Aug 19 10:42:45 2004
Stephen (speedy) Jones, Aberdyfi
I've been surfing for over 15 years and I still think the surfbreak off Tywyn is the best in the north, even in the whole of wales. You must check it out.
Tue Aug 3 19:49:35 2004
Efa Thomas, New Zealand
Hey!!
The main thing you need to know bout surfing is enjoy it, dont do it because it's cool or because all ur m8z or BF/GF does it, it's the most fun you can hav in the world!! Coming over to wales nxt month see ya out there! L8rz Efa xx
Tue Apr 20 06:36:55 2004
mart - surfing message board Host
Hi Dai, apologies for my late relpy, I'm norm in the messageboard.
Ideally we need a good sized swell, 6-8ft+ and anything over 6-7sec wave period is good. Check your winds and try to get in just before or after the swell hits as often the sw's will mess things up once it's on us. You can get a rough idea from the webcam now too. It doesn't show you any breaking waves but if there's white water up there, it's worth going for a look elsewhere, further down the coast...
You can also check the Abersoch webcam and gauge how big it is up there as it's norm bigger the further south you go.
Mon Mar 29 15:40:41 2004
Dai from West Wales
Hi Mart
Thanks for the reply, as there is no surf line or dedicated website, any idea what I should be looking for at the 62301 wave bouy page in terms of wind speed, wind direction, wave height and dominant period that will indiaacte thate the west cost is going off, especially Aberystwyth and cardigan.
Many thanks for your help
Dai
Sun Feb 15 22:57:21 2004
mart - surfing message board Host
Hi Dai,
no surf line as such for this area, I'm afraid - it's the wild west!
Pop into the message board - We have surfers from all over Wales in there now so you'll prob meet a few locals in there. I know we already have some from Borth, Angelsey and Hells Mouth. Follow the link from the main page - message board and you'll find us.
Tue Jan 20 12:17:28 2004
Dai from west wales
Just moved into the area and my nearest break will be Aberystwyth. Is there a 'surfline'(like PJ's on Gower)that I can ring that gives the up to date surf conditions, or is there a website thatI can access for the same information?
Sun Jan 11 19:44:09 2004
Stan from Aberystwyth
"Remember to keep an eye on the tides around here especially if you're learning. It comes in pretty quick and can be dangerous on rocky beaches."
Mon Sep 29 12:41:43 2003
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