Alnmouth Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE
Wind
NW, W, SW
Surf Height
Thigh to head high.
Tide
Breaks through the tides.
Alnmouth Surf Guide
This is a long, deserted, easterly facing beach that looks out onto the North Sea, a dune-backed stretch of golden sand that spreads north until it is bisected by the tidal estuary, after which it pivots to face south easterly at the ancient village of Alnmouth.The beach is sheltered meaning that big swells can throw up some quality, peeling lefthanders, while the rivermouth can form groomed banks with long reeling lefts. In huge swells check in front of the golf course. Not a place for beginners due to isolation and rips.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Not for the inexperienced as can be rippy.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Friendly.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Quiet.
Spot Rating
Fun
Catch it on a rare big clean swell and its worth the times you get skunked.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Hard work when big.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean.
Hazards
Rips.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard, SUP
Access
Parking behind dunes to south of river, and by golf course to north.
Bottom
Sand banks and rivermouth sandbar.
Best Season
Needs the big swells that roll in December - February.
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