It’s great to
take a trip out to the beach with your family – especially when they are right
on your doorstep! Find out what surf scene is best for you and your level of
surfing, or which place best suits you and your family. All fantastic for a day
out or a long weekend, maybe even a couple of weeks over the summer holidays.
Firstly,
there’s Longsands Bay in Tynemouth. The Geordie surf scene has flourished over
many years, especially in Tynemouth. This is because it has the best swell
direction at the North East end of the UK, with good offshore conditions from
the South-West. In the North East, good surf is possible at all stages of the
tide. The centre is the beach break of Longsands at Tynemouth.
There are big
name local surfers at Longsands Bay. These names are Gabe Davies and Sam
Lamiroy, winning British surfing titles all over the shop, both going on to
achieve world renown.
Don’t you go
worrying about having to bring absolutely everything surfing-wise with you to
the beach, as surf board hire as well as surfing lessons can be arranged nearby
the beach. Tynemouth is stocked with plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants, as
well as several more scenic routes to go for a wander down, along the coast
road north to Bamburgh and Lindisfarne.
Secondly, why
not try out Newgale, Pembrokeshire, in Wales? In 1952, the Pembrokeshire
coastline was designated a national park, leaving only a few places in Britain
as stunning as Newgale. It has a rugged landscape of lovely green hills, jagged
cliffs and an array of beautiful beaches along the coastline.
The sheer size
of Newgale means that big crowds of surfers are never really a large problem
here. It allows you to surf in peace and quiet, however the quality of the waves depend on the general state of sandbanks along the coastline, and it also relies on
the swell and wind direction.
This wonderful
place offers great surfing for any surfer – whether you are a beginner,
intermediate or expert!
Saunton Sands
in Devon offers some very gentle, rolling waves along the coastline as well as
a never ending shelving beach. Those two facts combined make Saunton Sands
perfect for all beginner surfers. It is also well known for it’s fantastic
quality for longboarding.
Just around the
corner from Saunton Bay, you will find Croyde Bay; another great surf scene,
however the surf is a lot more challenging, therefore it is more suitable for
more experienced surfers. If you are only a beginner, Saunton Sands is better
choice for you – the beach is so large that only a short walk will make sure
you secure an uncrowded park.
Also...
Find out what surfing gear suits you best.
May Johnson, May 2015
Also...
Find out what surfing gear suits you best.
May Johnson, May 2015
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