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