Water varies depending on wind direction. In Westerlies the water will be glass-like, especially when the tide is out, due to the land mass at Daniel's Head. At North-Westerly also very flat, can get a little chop. North: more chop, but again dependent on the tides.
Soft sand. Grass areas nearby allowing you to pack up with no sand. Thin beach though, may require rider or launcher to go into the water. Watch out for trees! Launching can be tricky sometimes with tree lines right on the beach and nearby vacant holiday homes. Sometimes it is better to launch from Somerset Long Bay, depending on the wind direction.
Winter months are better. Air temps 60-75°F, water temps 55-70°F. I didn't use a wetsuit all winter, except for a 2mm Shorty once or twice. The Bermudians rode with wetsuits.
Westerly: can be tricky launching. North: allows riding across to Cambridge beaches and back. Northeast: directly onshore, requires upwind riding to get out. Summer months tend to have southerly winds, not possible to ride here then - Elbow beach instead.
Drive all the way up to Somerset and take a left down Long Bay Lane to get to Daniel's Head. You'll see a private property sign at the end on the left, you have to go in the through the car park and past the security gate. Continue on down the hill to Daniel's Head.
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