Surfing

There is a reason why surfers love North Devon, Westward Ho! is a very popular choice for surfers of all ages and abilities.Our self-catering holiday cottages are onlya short drive from the beach and really is a must if you are planning a visit to Westward Living.Westward Ho! surfing can be as fun or as serious as you want it to be, if you’re planning to enjoy the North Devon coast’s amazing surfing conditions, you might want to pack a board, wetsuit, wax and leash –but don’t worry if you don’t have your own equipment, there are plenty of surf schools and shops which rent in and around Westward Ho!

The North Devon Surf Schoolis located on burrows and has an excellent reputation amongst locals and visitors for providing quality professional tuition all year round, they are less than 50 meters from the beach so you couldn't be any closer to the waves. Most of the team at Westward Living are regulars in the ocean so do ask us for any advice or info.

Westward Ho! village is well known locally for banning the sale of single use boogie boards. Instead, there are many outlets that offer a for Hire service, that allows visitors to use better value boards while reducing their impact on the environment.