Saturday, 30 May 2015

Where are the best places to surf in the UK?

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.

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