frainslake sands
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Huge beach and loads of space
Atmosphere:
This beach is in the MoD range and has been off-limits for years, but is now accessible if you attend a briefing. Well worth it.
Additional Info:
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Similar to Fresh west but bigger! In the Castlemartin range, and anyone wanting to use it needs to attend a safety briefing to get a permit. More details on http://beachguide.wales/pembrokeshire/frainslake.php
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Don't know |
| Good day length | Don't know |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - Don't know |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Fresh Water West
1.33 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Marloes
8.41 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Freshwater East
8.94 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |