South Shields
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Usually good with decent waves. Can be ridden on a shortboard, mini mal or longboard.
Atmosphere:
South Shields beach is usually empty. Even when there is other surfers there there will be no hassle as long as you dony cause any problems.
Additional Info:
Park your car in the car park looking down the South end of the beach.
Location
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Park in Trow Quarry car park, just South of Shields Pier, after Gypsies Green Stadium.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Tynemouth (Longsands)
2.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Blyth Beach
4.26 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Seaburn
8.76 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |