North Cove
Sheltered beginner zone
Short carry from the meeting point, a broad sand bottom and useful whitewater on suitable tides. It can still be closed by wind, swell direction or beach crowding.
Teaching beaches
A place is chosen for the session—not the postcard.
Three fictional coast zones illustrate how Tideward matches exposure, access and group level.
Long Strand
Room to spread out
A more exposed beach used when the assessment identifies a defined bank and manageable route. Meeting point varies with access and tide.
West Steps
Progression sessions only
A smaller teaching window with stronger currents and limited access. Never the default beginner location; used only for assessed surfers.
These locations are fictional. Do not use this demo as navigation, access or water-safety information.