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Porth Oer - Whistling Sands
diddy73 - 19-8-2003 at 16:33

Anyone know much about this surf spot, i've never heard about it but would appreciate comments.

Cheers

justal - 20-8-2003 at 06:11

Ummmm... Does this photo answer any of your questions.

quote:

Whistling Sands / Porth Oer
by Martin Turtle

This poster specially created for A1Surf by Martin Turtle is a reminder of the classic conditions of the 2001 North West Surf Competition at Whistling Sands /Porth Oer.

High quality print on really heavy duty paper.

Supplied in a strong postal tube 80mm diameter x 800mm

A massive 36" x 24" ~ Super A1

Price:  £14.99 / €21,46


Can be bought from Here

Al.

justal - 20-8-2003 at 06:15

And heres another (all photos from Port Oer /Whistling Sands), also avaiable from the A1Surf online catalogue.

Al.

BTW, its called Whistling sands because of the whistling sound that can be created when you shuffle your feet through the sand. It doesn't happen all the time and I've never heard it, but its supposed to be pretty weird.

justal - 20-8-2003 at 06:22

As far as the surf conditions go, Porth Oer offers more sheltered conditions than Hells Mouth in SW winds and needs a big swell to work really well, but will work in lesser conditions too. It gets crowded here, especially in summer. The beach is owned by the National Trust who for some reason don't really like surfers using the beach when its really busy.

Al.

diddy73 - 28-8-2003 at 20:00

cheers guys, gotta check it out