description Coasteering Overview
Coasteering is a recreational activity that follows the intertidal zone of a rocky coastline on foot and by swimming. Participants may scramble over rocks, pass through gullies and caves, bodysurf in wave impact zones, and make optional jumps, usually without boats or boards. The term is documented from 1973, while commercially guided coasteering developed in Pembrokeshire, Wales, during the 1980s and 1990s for people seeking a supervised coastal adventure.
help Coasteering FAQ
What is coasteering, and does it require a boat?
Coasteering follows the intertidal zone of a rocky coast on foot and by swimming. Participants normally use no boat or board, instead scrambling over rocks and moving through gullies and caves.
Are jumps always required during a coasteering trip?
No. Optional jumps are one possible part of coasteering, but they are not the defining requirement. The activity can also involve swimming, rock scrambling, cave passages, and bodysurfing.
Where does coasteering take place?
It takes place along rocky coastlines in the intertidal zone, where land and sea meet. The route may include caves, gullies, wave-impact areas, and exposed rock sections.
What water skills are useful for coasteering?
Participants should be comfortable swimming in coastal water and handling waves. Coasteering may include bodysurfing and moving through wave-impact zones, so conditions and local supervision matter.
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