Tynemouth - Longsands Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NE

Wind

SW

Surf Height

Thigh high to overhead.

Tide

Breaks through the tides.

Tynemouth - Longsands Surf Guide

This deceptively long stretch of beach offers something for everyone. Popular with beginners and surf schools, as well as those chasing the heavier peaks out back. Pretty consistent and produces good banks that work through the tides. This beach has produced a number of world class and pro surfers.

Ability Level

Beginner - Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Good for all levels, popular with beginners.

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Pretty relaxed vibe, lots of local surfers started here so pretty cordial.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Can get crowded, especially during weekends.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Can be excellent in clean, medium sized swells.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Not too bad unless big.

Water Quality

Fair

CleanDirty

OK, can be nasty after heavy rains due to proximity to the River Tyne.

Hazards

Crowds.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Bodyboard

Access

Parking along sea front on Grand Parade and a car park in the middle of the bay.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

Works year round, but best September - November.

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