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comment by Anonymous, 2009-01-15 23:26:20

No More Secrets!
You are absolutley right! This spot like many others are no longer secret. Unfortunatley this site seems to have raped alot of the secrets in the area I live. The consequense of this means that no developing grom can find a spot they've never surfed and get excited that the effort that they have put in seaching the coast line and studying maps and charts is worth it. Instead now these sacred places we once used to get away from the crouds of other surfers to get that "Out there" feeling are on offer for anyone. "But anyone is entitled to surf where they want"... maybe so, but is it fair to do this and spread this informaition at the detriment of existing surfers, individuals that have taken years to become truly wired to spots like these and infact ambassadors of the sport.
There used to be a very different attitude in the water around these parts, but with the influx of highly competitive and often wave greedy surfers (some of these are local Reybyn!) attitudes have changed, resentment is an all to familiar feeling and to be fair I can empathise. Having surfed places that even 5 years ago you would be lucky to see more than 5 people out, and turning up in the Easter this year to count 15 people battling for one peak with little or no respect for anyone else in the water I can understand people wanting to keep their secrets secret.
In the past I have winged about this site but now I no longer bother, any contributions to this site make little or no effect to the morals or ethics of the contributers to this site so why bother, most of the information is not that accurate anyway (I guess that they heard of alot of these spots through pub talk!)
It doesn't take much to spoil someone's surf, but as a performance surfer to pass a few waves so that some of the locals who may not be as good as you can get some good rides goes a long way, almost to the point of acceptance at times.
Just remember, some of the older fellas that surf these places have been doing so for years, should they be forced to give up surfing these waves because of the young bloods who turn up in their packs, or those who dominate the sets with no regard of how many waves they get over the other people who they share the break with? This is what I'm beggining to witness and it is promoting a bitter feeling between locals and visiting surfers, understandably I think.

Dear Peaked and Past It,
1. You're expecting us to believe you've never looked at a surf guide or at a surf prediction site?
2. So you reckon the old surfers that don't tell new surfers where good waves are are really "ambassodors of the sport"? If so, what a pathetic sport we all take part in!
3.You lucky guy. You grew up when there weren't many surfers and you got these waves to yourself. As a reward for this, you expect all the younger surfers that have had to compete for most of the waves they've ever caught to give you all the best waves even now?
4. You say there's a lot of resentment now the "londoners" are crowding the water. The only attitude and resentment on this site is coming from bitter old locals like yourself. (oh, and me!)
5. Get a grip you miserable loser!

comment by Anonymous, 2007-07-08 05:03:15

Fond Memories
A lot of fond memories surfing this place, both with a crowd and alone from a couple of ft to well o'head. It's not suprising that the secret has been blown, they all do in the end. Though as with all the other "secret spots" the best waves are had on certain tide, swell and wind combinations. The best way to catch those memorable days is to do the time and learn how the various waves in the area work and you will be rewarded (and frustrated) in the process generally in the absence of company.
No it is not a spot for someone who has just learnt. Your feet tap the rock that causes the boil on mid sized days and the inside slab sucks dry on small days, and getting caught in the rocks is "interesting".
Be respectful of the locals and you might just get a smile and keep your wing mirrors and maybe even a few waves. If you are good enough you will get your waves and letting a few go by won't hurt there will be plenty more.

comment by south sider, 2007-02-04 10:01:42

Yeah, ditto
Only works when it's about 8ft and maxed out on beaches. Make sure you get in at low tide, coz thats when it's best. To get back in, wait til it's nice and high and then gun stright for the centre of the beach. It might look like big shorey, but get on, you'll be fine.

comment by dolittle, 2007-01-07 15:24:41

Easy paddle, nice wave
Don't believe the hype. This place is easy to surf. Just make sure you enter and exit in the middle away from the rocks to the left and you'll be alright.

comment by learner, 2006-07-04 11:49:34

rocky
It looks a bit rocky for me? I visit widemouth a lot - i have been surfing for 6 month - is this place ok for learners? I cant see any sand :(

comment by wes, 2005-07-15 16:40:16

Hark at he, "just moved back from west oz!!"
Why didn't you stay there?
If you want to surf here come along, bring your freinds and there mates and any one else you can think of and were have a nice fire on the beach and get to know you all.

comment by Spencer, 2005-07-15 10:40:19

Locals
although its hard I wouldn't get worked up about the people who post "angry local" posts on this website. They're all either teenagers (or younger) or incredibly stupid. I've just moved back to the UK from West Oz. The idea of a local in a country the size of the UK where there are 50 million people is a joke. Time to realise you live in a crowded place and live with it.

comment by anonymous, 2005-04-04 03:09:55

marshland mash up!
Stuff and chicken and veg pasty where the sun doesnt shine.chill out everyone,,,nobody owns the ocean,life is too short, dont drop in, dont snake ...enjoy!it is a shame that these breaks are getting crowded and i remember the days too when you and another guy would be the only people beating off in the lineup!now times have changed and bad feeling is not the answer.

comment by Sam, 2005-03-16 09:42:01

pic
that pic makes this place look pretty scary.... cant see an awful lot of waves tho?

comment by Peaked & Past it!, 2004-12-07 16:39:49

No More Secrets!
You are absolutley right! This spot like many others are no longer secret. Unfortunatley this site seems to have raped alot of the secrets in the area I live. The consequense of this means that no developing grom can find a spot they've never surfed and get excited that the effort that they have put in seaching the coast line and studying maps and charts is worth it. Instead now these sacred places we once used to get away from the crouds of other surfers to get that "Out there" feeling are on offer for anyone. "But anyone is entitled to surf where they want"... maybe so, but is it fair to do this and spread this informaition at the detriment of existing surfers, individuals that have taken years to become truly wired to spots like these and infact ambassadors of the sport.
There used to be a very different attitude in the water around these parts, but with the influx of highly competitive and often wave greedy surfers (some of these are local Reybyn!) attitudes have changed, resentment is an all to familiar feeling and to be fair I can empathise. Having surfed places that even 5 years ago you would be lucky to see more than 5 people out, and turning up in the Easter this year to count 15 people battling for one peak with little or no respect for anyone else in the water I can understand people wanting to keep their secrets secret.
In the past I have winged about this site but now I no longer bother, any contributions to this site make little or no effect to the morals or ethics of the contributers to this site so why bother, most of the information is not that accurate anyway (I guess that they heard of alot of these spots through pub talk!)
It doesn't take much to spoil someone's surf, but as a performance surfer to pass a few waves so that some of the locals who may not be as good as you can get some good rides goes a long way, almost to the point of acceptance at times.
Just remember, some of the older fellas that surf these places have been doing so for years, should they be forced to give up surfing these waves because of the young bloods who turn up in their packs, or those who dominate the sets with no regard of how many waves they get over the other people who they share the break with? This is what I'm beggining to witness and it is promoting a bitter feeling between locals and visiting surfers, understandably I think.