Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top the world - enthused the Beach Boys back in 1963.

And although the South Devon coast may not be San O , Del Mar or the Ventura County line - it was able to provide at the start of the Easter break.

After Storm Nelson pelted us with hail, snow, thunder high winds and torrential rain on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday provided few hours of much-needed sunshine among the showers.

And although it wasn't strictly beach weather at Teignmouth this wasn't a problem for the half-dozen hardy surfers who took to the waters to ride the waves