The main surf beach of the northeast of England, working on north to northeast swells. Cold but friendly; a reliable local scene with a surf school and winter swell drawing hardy surfers.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces ENE
Level
beginner
Best swell
NE, ENE
Best wind
WSW, W (offshore)
Best tide
mid tide
Season
Oct-Apr
Typical size
0.5-2 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Cold water; Strong currents near the piers; Winter swell is rarely clean
Nearby spots
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Longsands are in the Surf Spoting app.