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Stephanie Hewett from Haverfordwest.
Newgale beach is sound mate, sound. get me like.steph is OUT.
Thu May 14 12:10:50 2009
Gareth, Swaners
I go there every year as a break from Gower - camp on top of the hill! You can watch the swell coming in and the views are incredible. The walk up and down the hill is well worth it and has easy access to the right-hand side of the beach.
Thu Aug 7 14:43:28 2008
Gethin Jenkins from Fishguard
Can get some incredible surf here if you're dedicated to this one beach. I've seen 8ft+ here, but it can get some beautiful, clean 6ft breaks, and the wildlife is great. A seal came 5m away from my board once. Don't surf in summer though, you get a tiny patch and it's impossible to surf, great in the winter though.
Wed Oct 24 09:33:44 2007
Malc Thompson WORCESTER
Always a place in my heart for Newgale. Surfed it in late seventies/early eighties with Dennis Cooper Andy Roberts.Reg Goddard Mick Robbins etc. Friendliest surfing area in UK. Still surfing and now powerkiting. Will be back very soon hope these guys are still around. See you soon Malc
Wed Oct 17 12:09:43 2007
fresh west
This place sucks....there are many more places that beat this hands downs...the guy in the surf shop who does the surf reports cant tell the differance between flat and 6ft...if he says 3ft or less its flat...i dout he even knows which side of the surf board to lay on...
Wed Sep 26 09:36:44 2007
jd pembs
Most surfs don't rate Newgale, but I think on its day it up there with Whitesands an Fresh East. Never gets packed and there's usually some class of a wave there. Excellent shop an cafe. The only drama is the tourists an the rubbish they leave behind. How hard is it to put it in one of the hundred or so bins down there?
Thu Aug 23 16:30:26 2007
Iona newport
Not as good as Whitesands but better than Newpoort haha
Thu Jul 26 11:48:59 2007
Jay from Cardiff
Newgale is EPIC when it works....but I must have been there fifty times and it was working once!! Great summer vibe, heaps of fun for kite-surfing, great pub, just don't expect it to be cranking!!
Fri Jul 6 12:14:08 2007
Caz, N wales
This beach is the beach of all beaches in Wales!!! yeah dude!!! c ya there in the summer sufers!!! CaZ XxXxX
Tue Mar 20 16:19:02 2007
ROB,WELSHPOOL
yes Newgale's great, any fellow wave skiers
out there? Nothing to beat it...
Mon Mar 12 09:53:05 2007
Teala Dearden from Kidderminster
I love this beach it rocks.
I come every year and always have a fab time!!!!!!!
Wed Nov 15 11:25:53 2006
Kate John
Kate John from Broad Haven.
WOW, is how I'm feeling generally at the moment as I have had the huge priveledge of recently moving to BroadHaven, a few of miles down the road from Newgale, and have just learned to surf this summer. Newgale was a fantastic place to learn, and I recommend it for beginners as well as the more advanced surfer. It offers something for all and is beautiful to boot. But the best thing of all is it's so long, most of the time you don't have to worry about collisions - unlike whitesands this summer which was often a case of watch you don't decapitate someone on the way in! ! Newgale will always be magic for me - I caught my first ride as the sun was setting and shimmering accross the cleanest of lines in the 16 degree water. Then nipped accross the road for a pint! Awesome!!!!
Mon Oct 2 12:31:04 2006
Hannah surfer babe Cardiff
newgale is lush !!!! but the waves this year havnt been very good compared to other places xx but i dont mind because i can chill and sunbathe on the beach in (the bunker) xxxx cya soon luv hannah xxxxx
Thu Sep 28 16:41:56 2006
morgan thomas pembrokeshire
6 FOOT WAVES INCREDIBLE! I surfed about this time last year but it was quite windy its hard to control the surf board when you are carrying it down to the water.
Mon Aug 7 10:35:32 2006
JT surferchick worcester
Ive surfed newgale alot!!! I think you would struggles to get a much better surfing beach in pembrokeshire. It has waves for everyones abilities!!!! Perfect place to learn!!! keep surfin!!
Wed Jul 19 08:43:11 2006
Pete from Chester
Awesome beach...not the easieast to get to for us but since going there the whole family surfs now...pub and shop are great...and if there is no surf the coastal path is ther for some brilliant hikes.
Wed Jul 5 12:29:51 2006
Ginger al from telford
Newgale is da bomb never seem to catch it on a good day tho... sure I will one day 4ft clean at least plz, would be nice when I'm down next!
Mon Jul 3 11:25:04 2006
Nick Ant-Narberth
Nice wave on the whole. Love it in the summer when the swells pick up a bit. Have some great days when the hurricane swells hit from Florida. Works best between 3 and 6 foot. Doesn't perform well at all above 6 or 7 in my opinion. If the waves are big here head somewhere else unless you're up for a bit of a challenge.
Downside is it's prone to strong winds as it's a very big open beach (you can always see loads of kite surfers here) and it's difficult to get out in slightly larger swell. Also you find quite a few long boarders surfing here who tend to snatch up all the waves before some of us short boarders.
On the whole it's a nice tidy beach break. Ideal beach if your learning but it can get crowded with swimmers in summer.
Tue Apr 18 10:37:23 2006
Ryan T cwm boy
Surfed Newgale 3 weeks back!It was 2-3 ft!
God i love this beach!
Wed Mar 22 00:04:22 2006
Tom
Perfect Beach, Perfect vibe, perfect waves when it's on! Been surfing in the pembrokshire area for many years, and when the swell and wind is just right, Newgale is the best around. Pleanty of breaks all along the beach, probably best near the middle car park. Go surf it!
Sun Feb 12 12:39:30 2006
Big Jenkins local
Only ever seen it woring well once bt i didnt ave my board... good bt very rarely
Sat Feb 4 19:58:29 2006
miles from cardiff
newgale is awsome i go there whenever i have the chance.nice clean waves too
Mon Jan 30 14:11:00 2006
Charlie
Peny is working again, The banks ok now. Was about 4-5 foot a week or two ago and breaking well
Sun Jan 29 21:52:14 2006
pw newgale
been surfing 12 yrs, newgale only holds a 3 ft wave and is gutless,best pembs beachbreak?you need to get out more!peny used to be ok and hold a decent wave.
Wed Jan 25 22:21:13 2006
Ryan T cwm boy
Newgale on its day is the best!
p.s. love the women there in the summer!
Wed Jan 25 00:32:46 2006
GJL From M/Haven
Surf here quite often in my KAYAK !!! The beach has some real cracking sets on times. Such a big beach but seems to be (at times) little room in the vast ocean for Kayakers and surfers, crazy really; cause we are all after the same thing, a good day out. Happy surfin guys
Sat Jan 21 19:02:35 2006
Tobe from Hereford
I spent a week there campin. Great fun. Not just the surf, the shops gud the pubs good and the campsites fun too. But most of all the waves are aws on the right days. Caught some of the best rides of my life there. What a week.
Thu Jan 5 10:45:15 2006
Rebecca from Cambridge
Newgale, Sunday 11 December - A thank you to another surfer!
My second surfing trip, and had a bit of a scare! Found I had drifted and got caught in undertow/ rip tide near the cliff quite a way out - and all other people out of sight. Couldn't get back to shore, but luckily a couple of large waves and board eventually helped me to scramble back in.
Would like to thank the male surfer and his friend who were alert enough to spot me waving, and would have gone in to rescue me! If you read this, get in touch, as I think I was too relieved to thank you.
In future I'll definitely be paying more attention to other surfers - and also to where the beach is!
Tue Dec 13 12:05:56 2005
Gouranga Patel
I've had so many sick sessions at 'Gale over the years. Springtime, clean 5ft swells' always the best.
Plus the local cafe makes great cheese toasties. Kewl !!
Fri Dec 9 16:48:20 2005
Garth LLandewi
Newgale has to many longboarders that padle out further than us shortborders and steel all of the best waves!!! Annoying or what!
Sat Dec 3 13:12:53 2005
DJL
Hi everyone. Cheers JP for your comment. If your wondering what 'Doming' is well read this. Doming is the act of sitting out back on one's board and feeling the motion of the sea. Spread the word guys!
Fri Nov 25 18:49:56 2005
Charlie-fishguard
I go on this page regularly to see what DJL and JP are saying! Keep it up boys its good reading.
Fri Nov 18 19:43:01 2005
mike St nicolas
surfed hear quite a few time and had some great sesions in the winter months shame in the summer it turnes 2 somewhere where domings the only solution mike
Fri Nov 18 19:37:22 2005
JLP Fishguard
Stop Being So Modest DJL. Youre the cool one. He will probally become the next Champ, Look out for him in the next pro comp!! Good Luck D!!
Tue Nov 15 18:13:57 2005
Charlie- Strumble
Ive had some amazing sessions here, mostly at low tide at Peny. Its closey at low tide, i always go just after high tide, easier paddle out too and the waves peel better.
Mon Nov 14 11:59:14 2005
DJL
No, the real cool dude is JP. He's an awesome guy.
Fri Nov 4 19:33:13 2005
Gaz from Stockport
Have had some memorable sessions at Newgale. The guys are very friendly (no localism) and the when the weathers right theres nowhere better! Morning sessions are uncrowded and you can just pick your spot and enjoy! Well worth the drive down!
Fri Nov 4 14:42:29 2005
JP Fishgaurd
DJL Is a brilliant surfer, probs will become the next champion!! Newgale is the best beach ever!
Tue Nov 1 10:35:26 2005
Shep
So so so overrated, possible the worst surfing beach in Pembs, its neighbour gets better waves although not as often!
Sat Oct 22 16:09:35 2005
DJL
I went down to Newgale last Saturday and the waves were nuts. Offshore winds made for fun play in the water!
Mon Oct 17 18:54:15 2005
Pete from H/west
Have had good fun sessions this summer. Some 3-4ft clean morning sessions. Good left handers & friendly folk. Now for the winter paddle outs!!
Sun Oct 9 23:29:40 2005
Surferdude from Carmarthenshire
Good clean beach with waves up to 3.5m. 2 weeks ago was good with approx 1-2m waves.I often spend the whole day down there and come home pleased.
Thu Oct 6 18:42:50 2005
Craig C From H'West
Some really good waves to be had in the winter. went out yesterday and caught some awesome waves. pulled my first 360. Best surf for board or boat in wales.
Thu Sep 15 21:16:41 2005
RC from Mumbles
would you believe it, i was on my way to newgale beach to surf, and as i walked out of my house to pach my board, i walked straight into michael douglas and his kid!!!!!!!!!!!....lovely chap!
Sat Sep 10 12:37:20 2005
Jim Anderson from california
I came to carmarthenshire for a holiday a year ago and bust some great moves down newgale beach.
Sat Sep 3 22:32:39 2005
Gus from Caerphilly
Was boogie boarding this week with the kids two good days. Better than last week in Cornwall, not getting hit on a crowded beach by amateurs. PS Lets keep Newgale a secret.
Tue Aug 30 21:48:36 2005
Me from my house.
Newgale rocks, the pub is very close!!! Waves aren't bad either!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sat Aug 27 12:25:03 2005
Bill from Newport
When the surfs big its amazin er, the beach break is awsome!!!! Also very good pub.
Mon Aug 15 18:19:34 2005
T.W - Pembs
Its a good beach to learn at and when waves are good its great to surf and try new things because it isnt a dangerous beach. There is always room out there for you as well, its the only place I go. Cya out there.
Mon Aug 15 10:11:41 2005
Amy Cardiff
One of the best places to go, water is clean and the waves are mad! The shop is alri'
and the pub is good, and so is the campin site but the beach is best of all:D bye bye x.-.x.-.x.-.x
Sun Jul 17 16:13:14 2005
Scotty P Brawdy
Last weeks 7ft surf was amazing. A great place for all abilities and great facilities.
Thu Jul 14 22:57:56 2005
D.J.L
I went surfing recently out there and this guy Tom J. was amazing. Pulling off floaters the lot.
Mon Jul 11 19:55:44 2005
Tom Jenkins
I learnt to surf at Newgale possibly one of the best beaches in Pembrokeshire.
Tue Jul 5 15:01:25 2005
Rob - H'west
On it's day can be classic, otherwise fairly fickle. Good place to bum around on a sunny day though. Watch out for the famous marigold man in the winter!
Sat Jul 2 08:59:42 2005
Ali, London
I go every year it rocks, any1 up 4 a party this yr lol, check 4 flyers on the life guards huts! lol !
Love ya.
Tue Jun 21 19:31:13 2005
Simon, Swansea
As a beginner I've surfed Newgale in all conditions. Renowned for being difficult to get out back, however, one of the finest beaches in the West!!!!! Even when on a cold November evening having my bag nicked from the beach with my car keys in it!!!!!!
Thu Jun 16 10:26:11 2005
James Plummer
I found Newgale a little intimidating to be honest. As I've been surfing for 3 years and still can't get up on my mal every time so I tend get trashed. Newgale is the only beach I surf at because many of the other beaches are too powerful. Last time I went to Newgale it was about 3 foot and clean but did not stay in for long because it was dangerous for me as I'm not a great swimmer. I also like to surf Pendine because it's nice and gentle and I can surf on my stomach.
Tue Jun 14 12:07:33 2005
DJL Pembrokeshire
I've surfed Newgale in winter and now can't wait to surf in boardshorts. Caught some sweet 5ft waves in the winter. Lets see what the summer can bring.
Sun Jun 5 21:56:41 2005
Lil bex
I've been surfing in Newgale for like two years now, and its truely an awesome place to go!!The first time I ever tried surfing was at Newgale, and I stood up on the mini mal in the first ten minutes!! Now I'm pulling switches, and catching more and more waves!!! I'm totally hooked on the sport!
Sun May 29 21:27:00 2005
Geekie
Yo never surfed here sounds like I'm missin out normally go 2 caswell! Has it got lifeguards? N where is d best place on d beach?
Sun May 8 20:18:23 2005
Nick from Carmarthenshire
Been surfing in Newgale for a year now,it is truly awesome. Good beach break. Awesome. Can't beat a 2-3ft clean day down there. I loves it.
Sun May 1 11:40:10 2005
Jon Langston from Laugharne
Surfed Newgale 3 foot on the report but the sets were about 3 and they were offshore.
Fri Apr 29 14:24:32 2005
Funky Monkey from Newgale
Nice surf with decent size waves, but don't go without footwear cos it will take ages to get over the rocks!
Fri Apr 8 15:35:52 2005
TGW from Broad Haven
Newgale, usually messy!, better wave at..., sorry that would be telling!
Sat Apr 2 01:29:38 2005
Gareth - Knighton
The best surf I've ever had has been at Newgale. Me and the family have been going there for generations. Evening surfing in October- try it!Great shop there also.
Thu Mar 31 13:17:53 2005
Normsky from Cardiff
Amazing beach 4-5 foot huge clean waves absolutely no crowds anywhere, a perfect day out there.
Mon Mar 28 00:04:44 2005
G from Carms
Nice beach, uncrowded in the surf, waves tend to close out though.
Thu Mar 24 10:35:06 2005
Sophie from Pembrokeshire
A totally great place to surf at, and one of the most photogenic beaches! Think I'm addicted!!!!
Sun Mar 13 18:02:35 2005
Simon in IT, yeh!!!
I was like so sittin next to milly in IT in school when I totally discoverd that this was like the best beach ever dude, it was awsum dude awsum !!! I surfed like all day and this babe Sophie was there. A totally asum day dude.
Mon Feb 28 12:42:18 2005
Jez . Pembs
Don't tell everyone. Newgale is the countrys best kept secret. Go to Cornwall if you want ponce about with all the gear on and talk the talk. Pembrokeshire is the place to surf!!
Tue Feb 22 12:50:30 2005
Charl from Cardiff
Hey. Have been surfing for a year and a half now and progressing slowly, but nicely. From Devon so used to Woolacombe?Putts breaks, but surf Porthcawl here. Looking to go further afield. This looks like a smart beach, anyone got any suggestions as to where I should aim my travels?Ed's Note:Don't forget you can chat with other surfers in 'Off the Lip', the messageboard over on the Wales Surfing portal: bbc.co.uk/surfingwales
Sat Feb 19 14:11:28 2005
Concrete monkey from H/West
First beach I ever surfed, but got me hooked forever!!!
Thu Jan 27 11:18:54 2005
Gath Loughran
Forget Newgale - try the surf down Llanddewi Velfrey.
Mon Jan 24 15:15:13 2005
DJL from Pembrokeshire
On the right day at Newgale you can have the waves all to yourself. Surf there all year round, even Christmas day! Easily the best beach going!
Sun Jan 23 21:03:36 2005
Brendan - Derbyshire
I'm a regular visitor to Newgale, beach is long enough to avoid crowds on all but the busiest days. The Newsurf website had a useful guest book which allowed regulars to stay in touch. Now shut down due to a few half-wit schoolkids using bad language.
Tue Dec 21 13:43:39 2004
H from Pembs
Low tide New Gale has the longest barrel in the world! I heard one guy call it a close off or something....close out!
Fri Nov 5 12:55:57 2004
Lanxton
Forget Newgale I surfed 5 foot offshore Pendine with David Owen and James Plummer! Amazing.
Sat Oct 30 15:06:38 2004
Matt from Lancs
Brilliant!!!!
Fri Oct 22 10:51:25 2004
Legion of Doom from Cardiff
Used to surf Newgale quite often - miss it badly now I'm living in Cardiff!
Thu Oct 21 21:37:02 2004
Da PiPsTaR - Your Mums House!! ^_^
Surfed Newgale a good few times this summer, (had it to myself @ a clean 3-4ft). Nice wave, but mocked by the guys of South Pembs!!! LOL
The Pub is betta than the shop!
Tue Oct 19 19:54:33 2004
Rox from Ozzzzz
An amazin' beach even when the surf is small. Surfed there for my first time on 2ft swell and it was great. I'd recommend this beach to anyone from beginners to pros it's great.
Tue Sep 28 20:56:24 2004
David Owen
Surfed 3-4ft with James Plummer. Good shop. Good surf.
Fri Sep 17 09:35:05 2004
New Dude from Carmathenshire
I discovered Surfin by accident and now I am hooked. Newgale is the best. Excellent beach and surf.
Sun Aug 15 14:28:49 2004
Bear from Leicestershire
Surfed Newgale a couple of days ago; clean, smooth and strong waves. Plenty of rides for all and friendly people to share them with. What it's all about, spectacular.
Sat Aug 14 19:01:59 2004
hodadfromhereford
surfed last saturday small but ridable coming down again this weekend hope theres more to come
Fri Aug 13 19:37:06 2004
Phil Barlett from Pembrokeshire
Surfed 4ft+ with clean waves last Monday. Best surf for quite a while, and the pub is very close by.
Wed Aug 11 17:40:56 2004
PB from Mumbles
Surfed Newgale yesterday. 2-3ft and pretty clean. No crowds. Can't ask for much more!
Wed Aug 11 16:44:29 2004
James Plummer from Carmarthenshire
Surfed 3-4 foot fairly clean couple of weeks back. Amazing!!! Good shop aswell.
Wed Jun 16 13:47:29 2004
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