Newgale
A 3 km beach in St Brides Bay, with plenty of space to learn.
Newgale is a stretch of sand of about 3 km backed by a pebble bank, in St Brides Bay. It picks up west swell well and has peaks for every level.
There are surf schools and gear rental.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, NE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–2 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Hour-by-hour forecast for 14 days, with stars for your board and level, and the whole site without ads.
Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A funboard or minimalibu for learning; a shortboard in good swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Newgale
The water is around 9 °C in winter and 16 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For winter water at 8–11 °C.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonThe safest, easiest board to learn on here.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonHold and smooth turns for a single fin.
View on AmazonThe three-fin set for a shortboard.
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Localism and vibe
An open vibe.
Surfing style
Beach break for everyone.
Hazards
Rip currents.
Map
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.