Surf spot

Boneyards

Forecast conditions and map view for Boneyards in UK, Devon North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: UK, Devon North
Coordinates: 51.1318, -4.2418

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Wave period (s)	4.4	5.6	6.7	4.3	5.8	5.6	5.7	5.7	6.6	6.8	6.7	5.7	4.7	6	6.7	6.8	6.8	5.8	4.5	5.9	4.7	4.8	5.5	5.3	5.5	5	4.7	5	5.5	6.7	5.8	5.5	5.8	5.3	6.3	5.3	5.9	7.8	8.3	8.9	7.7	7.9	8.3	7.7	7.5	7.8	7.9	8.2	8.2	7.7	7.6	7	6.7	6.8	6.8	7
Wave energy (kJ)	12	17	21	10	31	31	65	59	64	53	65	44	45	53	52	45	37	26	15	19	12	23	40	50	51	38	35	35	29	37	53	80	77	47	53	37	32	40	31	25	21	31	38	43	76	69	65	59	66	100	106	112	113	81	60	48
Wind speed (km/h)	9	11.9	13.7	21.4	28.7	27.6	25.6	24.4	27.3	27.8	19.2	17.7	19.9	18.4	11.6	9.1	9.5	12.2	13.6	17.4	21.6	18.2	6.9	11.8	12.8	19.5	21.1	24.9	29.9	27.1	22.3	21	26.9	25.4	26.1	26.8	25.7	27.5	24.3	20.9	20.6	15.9	25.9	26.2	29.7	27.2	25.2	25.1	19.7	18.6	14.1	16.1	18.4	21.9	17.1	13.2
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Boneyards, Devon North, UK is a well-known rocky reef surf break on the North Devon coast, most commonly associated with the Woolacombe / Croyde area. It’s a punchy, exposed Atlantic spot that can deliver quality waves when the swell lines up, but it’s not an easy or forgiving break.

Quick description

Type: Reef break / rocky ledge
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Wave quality: Can be powerful, fast, and hollow on the right tide and swell
Crowd: Often busy when conditions are good
Bottom: Rocky, with strong local hazards
Exposure: Takes North Atlantic swell well

What it’s like to surf

Boneyards tends to produce steeper, more powerful waves than the softer beach breaks nearby. When the swell is right, it can offer clean, performance-style rights and lefts depending on the reef shape and conditions. The wave can be fast and sectiony, and at times quite hollow, especially with a clean W/NW swell and offshore winds.

Conditions to look for

Swell: NW to WNW is often the most reliable
Wind: Offshore or light easterly winds are usually best
Tide: Usually more workable around mid tide, but this varies
Wave size: Small to medium days can be fun; bigger swells can get powerful and heavy

Hazards

Rocky reef and shallow sections
Rip currents
Powerful surf on larger days
Crowding and local knowledge needed
Entry/exit can be tricky depending on tide and sand movement

Vibe

Boneyards has a reputation for being a serious North Devon wave rather than a beginner-friendly beachie. On the right day it can be a standout session, but it demands respect and good positioning.