Embleton Bay Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE
Wind
SW to W
Surf Height
Thigh high to overhead.
Tide
Breaks through the tides.
Embleton Bay Surf Guide
Northumbria can be a goose-chase, hunting down the fickle spots that come to life only in very specific combination of conditions. However Embleton, watched over by the haunting Dunstanburgh Castle, is home to one of the regions most reliable beachbreaks. Despite this, it's still usually pretty quiet. As NE swells roll down the North Sea, Embleton juices up, creating fun, often hollow peaks along its length. In larger swells, from mid-high tide, a decent walling right-hander peels by the rocky, boulder point at the southern edge of the bay.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Good for all comers when small. Can be quiet here so not good for beginners surfing alone.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Good vibe, don't come in a big group.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Small crowds.
Spot Rating
Fun
Can be really fun, consistent and one of the most picturesque surf spots in UK.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not too bad unless big.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean.
Hazards
Rips when bigger.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Small parking area at southern end with a path through the golf course or more parking at the northern end.
Bottom
Sand plus fickle reef.
Best Season
September - February, needs bigger clean swells.
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