Tynemouth (Longsands)
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Quite mellow, no hassles usually.
Additional Info:
Not a great spot, but near to Newcastle so quite popular. Can often be busy with beginners but generally more than enough waves to go around.
Location
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About 1/2 a mile north of Tynemouth Town Centre - park on the ramp and walk down to the beach.
A useful rip runs out by the rocks at the south end of the beach on bigger days.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
South Shields
2.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Blyth Beach
6.48 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Seaburn
6.54 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |