Summerleaze Beach

Ideal for: Bude Sea Pool | Relaxing | Family fun | Beach huts | Watersports | Blue Flag | Seaside Award | Directions

Accessibility

  • Level access and flat viewing area
  • Large car park
  • Changing Places toilet facility
  • Sand wheelchair for hire

Facilities

  • The famous Bude Sea Pool (outdoor, salt water swimming pool)
  • Harbour
  • Beach café/bistro
  • Seasonal each office and shop
  • Toilets
  • RNLI base
  • Beach huts to hire – info here
  • Outdoor activities
  • Watersport & surf hire

Dog Friendly

  • Dogs must be on a lead from 10am to 6pm from 21st May to 30th September.

Car Parking

  • Large pay and display parking (cash, card and JustPark App)
  • EV Charge points

Safety

  • Seasonal RNLI Lifeguards
  • Easter School Holiday 29 March – 14 April
  • Weekends only 20 April – 28 April
  • Daily 4 May – 29 September
  • Weekends only 5 October – 20 October
  • October Half Term 26 October – 3 November
  • Patrol times 10am – 6pm

Best time to surf

  • An hour either side of high tide. This way you get to enjoy the benefits of small peeling waves within the shelter of the bay.

The Blue Flag and Seaside Award winning, picture perfect Summerleaze Beach is Bude’s primary beach location.

Summerleaze Beach, with its Blue Flag and Seaside Award is a much loved destination for locals and visitors alike, conveniently located just off the town centre and offering a wealth of attractions and activites for all to enjoy.

With its expansive sandy shores and convenient large car park, Summerleaze Beach provides ample space for leisurely strolls, beach games, or simply soaking up the sun. The iconic Bude Sea Pool adds to its allure, offering a safe haven for swimmers of all ages, overseen by seasonal lifeguard patrols from the RNLI.

Adventure seekers will delight in the array of activities available, including surfing, kayaking, and Stand Up Paddleboarding, with options suitable for every skill level.

Summerleaze Beach has good accessibility, with facilities such as a Changing Places toilet and beach sand wheelchair ensuring everyone can enjoy the coastal experience. The seasonal Beach Office and Shop offers convenient services such as beach hut hire and a variety of beach essentials for purchase.

Explorers will find plenty to discover along the coastline, from the historic Bude Breakwater to the famed Bude Sea Pool, a semi-natural sea water pool dating back to the 1930s. The surrounding area boasts scenic sand dunes, providing a vital eco-system and offering opportunities for peaceful walks and wildlife observation.

Whether you’re soaking up the sun on the sandy shores, exploring coastal paths, or enjoying water sports, Summerleaze Beach offers something for everyone to enjoy, making it a must-visit destination in Bude.

Directions:

1/2 mile | 3 minutes from the Bude TIC

  • Turn left at the mini-roundabout. As you approach TSB bank, keep left and drive into the car park. If there are queues, you may prefer to continue ahead and park at Crooklets.  EX23 8HN
  • On the 128 bus route