Tynemouth Longsands

Tynemouth Longsands works best on an east-north-east swell with a west wind, which blows offshore there. It is a beachbreak with shifting peaks over sand, and rides run about 50 to 100m. Best tide: Low to mid. In 2023–2025 the wind blew offshore for 4+ daylight hours on 44% of days, and Tynemouth Longsands had rideable surf (2+ stars) on 57% of days.

November is the most reliable month at Tynemouth Longsands: in 2023–2025 it had good surf (3+ stars) on 47% of days. The best run of months is January, October and November, and autumn (September to November) is the strongest season overall. Offshore winds are most common in January, when they blow for 4+ daylight hours on 62% of days. For good winter days, Tynemouth Longsands ranks 8th of the 17 North East breaks we track. Autumn pairs the warmest water with the first big swells, and 34% of autumn days were good.

Often not: Tynemouth Longsands was flat on 51% of June to August days in 2023–2025, so keep a summer trip flexible. Good (3+ star) days made up 12% of summer, and July was the best summer month (43% rideable). The sea reaches about 16°C by late summer. For summer consistency it ranks 5th of the 17 North East breaks we track.

On a typical day the best surf at Tynemouth Longsands is about 2.3ft in winter and 1ft in summer. Days of 8ft or more are rare here (1% of days in 2023–2025). It was flat on 30% of days, most often in August.

Yes. Tynemouth Longsands is one of the better places to learn in Tyneside, with sand underfoot and gentle whitewater on small days. Surf schools and hire. The gentlest months that still have surf are May, July and September.

Yes when it's small, but know this. Rips on bigger days, rocks at the north end and cold water in winter and spring. We know of no lifeguard cover, so never surf it alone.

Often busy. Busy when it's good. For more room, try Blyth South Beach (12 km away) and Newbiggin (19 km away).

Take the Tyne and Wear Metro to Tynemouth or Cullercoats, both a short walk from the beach. By car, follow the A1058 coast road. Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs in Tynemouth and Whitley Bay, or stay in Newcastle.

Close to Tynemouth Longsands: King Edward's Bay just south, and Cullercoats to the north.