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Welcome to the Devon Surfing section of Wavelength Surf Magazine. Dive into the heart of Devon’s diverse surf scene, where golden beaches meet rugged coastlines. From mellow longboard waves to adrenaline-pumping swells, Devon offers something for every surfer, along with a warm community vibe that makes it truly special.

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Battle of the Breaks: Fistral vs Croyde

In this new series, we are pitting some classic British surf breaks against each other, to try and find out which one is best. To kick-off, we’ve picked two from neighbouring counties in the West Country – Cornwall’s Fistral and…

By David Somerville

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Adaptive Surfing In The UK

As surfers we all know how good it feels to get in the sea and ride the waves. Everyone deserves the chance to feel that feeling – and that’s what adaptive surfing is about. Using specialist coaching and equipment there’s…

By Hannah Bevan

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Surfing in Sh*t – popular sites for aquatic dancing in UK fail to meet minimum safety requirements

Surfers Against Sewage’s recent report has found 60% of popular locations are unsafe for swimming or surfing with pollution at unsafe levels. The annual water quality report explores the shocking state of UK bathing waters in a year when untreated…

By Ed Temperley

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Salt x Gravel Redefine the Surf Leash Aesthetic

Is there any reason surf leashes have to look generic? Hazel Chapman is challenging us to rethink the leash with her limited edition drop, available now to grab on Kickstarter. Like plenty of surf brands, Salt x Gravel was born…

By Wavelength

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A new narrative with Hugo Tagholm: People want to hear about solutions; they want to hear about hope.

Imagine you are a pressure group who have managed to get your issue to the top of the news agenda. But now you must push home that advantage and turn column inches and public awareness into legislative change. How do…

By Ed Temperley

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5 UNIQUE WOMEN’S RETREAT EXPERIENCES

Rad trips that just might change your life Looking for something different, with unique flair and flavour for your next adventure? Well, we’ve rounded up the raddest assortment of epic adventures. From surf and skate retreats to artist residencies where…

By Sophie Everard

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The BLU Saunton Sands Longboard Classic 2023

Our British Longboard Union undercover correspondent reports from a wild, windy, and wonderful North Devon gathering of the tribe. The adrenaline levels always rise as you whisk past the Saunton Sands Hotel and approach the famous overnight illegal camping lay-bys…

By Ben Mondy

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UK at Centre of Deadly Marine Heatwave

“It will have a similar impact on the environment as wildfires on land.” The one major signifier of surfing in Europe is that you have to deal with cold water. In the UK, it is the wave-rich north-east coast, where…

By Ben Mondy

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The Spring Classic Surf Invitational 2023 Wrap-Up

No waves, no problem. Okay, first things first, let’s deal with the elephant in the room. The waves for the second Spring Classic Surf Invitational were, well… there weren’t any. Pancake-flat is apt for how the conditions at Combesgate were.…

By Ben Mondy

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UK’s Best Surfers Stacked Up for the Spring Classic Surf Invitational

“What I’m most looking forward to is my first couple of dark and stormy rum cocktails after a day at the beach. Surfing isn’t about being serious.” Evie Johnstone. “I loved the location for the Spring Classic. That view from…

By Ben Mondy

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Looking Under The Hood Of North Devon’s Best Waves

The University of Plymouth’s research into the area’s wave mechanics was pivotal in North Devon being selected as the UK’s first World Surfing Reserve. On Friday, May 12th, North Devon will be dedicated as the first World Surfing Reserve in…

By Ben Mondy

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Defending Champ Mike Lay Ready for Round Two of the Spring Classic Surf Invitational

After training in Mexico, he’s surf and festival fit. The finest surf sliders in the land have been invited to North Devon to go toe to toe with local legends and shredders in the Spring Classic Surf Invitational. Sponsored by…

By Ben Mondy

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