Broadhaven Windsurfing Guide
General info
Suitability
beginner, intermediate, advanced Beach faces
W, WNW Best wind
N, E, S, SW, NNW, WSW Tidal range
small Shelving rate
Moderate. Windsurfing ratings
Wave
Freestyle
Speed
Beginner
Broadhaven Gallery
Broadhaven is a good location for both windsurfing and surfing, with the swell being smaller but cleaner than Newgale. Partly because of the protection from south westerly chop. As a general rule, in such swell directions the wave size can be half the size of that at Newgale. However watch out for a dropping tide for the best wave size and shape.
It's wide wind range makes it quite a versatile spot that offers both down the line and flat water blasting.
Southerlies can be gusty but suitable for wave-riding and Easterlies (offshore) good for flat water blasting.
Features
This can be a good go to beach for less harsh conditions during a big southerly or south westerly swell.
Considerations
Check equipment before windsurfing in the offshore easterlies.