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We would probably have been pretty disappointed after the long ride, if the locals hat not given that particular advice: Daymer Bay is located on the eastern side of a wide estuary. With the Wind blowing onshore at the parking lot, it would be offshore on the other side of the tidal river. Waves are rolling in from the ocean, and form to break on a sandbank close to the other side, providing perfect side shore jumping conditions. With binoculars, we could already see the rollers coming in and could not wait to hit the water any longer. Actually, we really found perfect side shore conditions with 3,6 to 4,2 m sails and more than mast high ramps, which made it an outstanding jumping session. With rising tides, the sandbank delivers waves, which proved to be powerful, yet forgiving for wave riding.
There is virtually no direct access to the spot and the only way to enjoy these conditions is to cross the wide estuary on your gear. This effort is only recommendable with rising tides, when the water pushes into the river mouth. Otherwise, when the tide is dropping, an impressive current drags you straight out towards the open ocean. And west from Cornwall, it takes quite some time until you would be able to spot land again. If you break your gear on the sandbank, it would end up being a long march home. Breaking your gear in the middle of the river at dropping tides might end up being…well… at least some kind of an adventure…
Our crew was lucky enough not to break anything and after a long and epic session, we all returned safely to the car park, watching some other sailors still struggling with the poor conditions on that side of the river.
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