Continent
Europe
Country
England (UK)
Next Big City
Sunderland
Next Town
Newcastle
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Rescue, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
Swimmers
Quality:
Cloudy
Best Tide:
Low tide

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
Bystanders
Beach Users:
July, August

Weather

Spring:
Thick
Summer:
Normal
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
N, NNE, NE, SE, SSE
Main Direction:
SW

Normally kiteable from North through East to South. Does get windsurfed in a Southwesterley but patchy near shore.



How to get there

Transport
Car, Bus
Access
No walk

Free car parking at roadside along Promenade, can be busy in summer.

Extra information

Rules
None

Kiters try to avoid the area in front of lifeguard at South end of the beach due to swimmers in July and August.

Nightlife

Loads.