Hornsea Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
N,NE or E.
Wind
W, SW.
Surf Height
Thigh to head high.
Tide
Low to mid.
Hornsea Surf Guide
A long stretch of sand with high tide shingle, that stretches south to Withernsea, broken by groynes and rocky sea defences. Banks form around groynes, best at lower tides in smaller, clean, northerly or northeasterly swells when lefts can run down the beach in long walls. However, beware of longshore drift when the size picks up - be sure to pick a line-up and keep it in view. Can be merciless.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Gets rippy but when small, good for all comers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Friendly.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Quiet.
Spot Rating
Poor
Not a classic, but with a clean groundswell there can be long walling, lefts.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Easy when small, relentless when bigger.
Water Quality
Clean
OK - can be sewage after heavy rains.
Hazards
Rips and groynes.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Car park by boat slipway.
Bottom
Sand with high tide shingle.
Best Season
September - February.
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