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From Newcastle head to Tynemouth (following the signs to "Beach"). Once on the sea front head North towards Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice. Just after Seaton Sluice you have multiple choices, turn right at the roundabout and park to surf Seaton Sluice. Or go straight at the roundabout and along the road and select any car park on the right depending on which part of the beach is working best.
English (Translate this text in English): From Newcastle head to Tynemouth (following the signs to "Beach"). Once on the sea front head North towards Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice. Just after Seaton Sluice you have multiple choices, turn right at the roundabout and park to surf Seaton Sluice. Or go straight at the roundabout and along the road and select any car park on the right depending on which part of the beach is working best.
English (Translate this text in English): From Newcastle head to Tynemouth (following the signs to "Beach"). Once on the sea front head North towards Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice. Just after Seaton Sluice you have multiple choices, turn right at the roundabout and park to surf Seaton Sluice. Or go straight at the roundabout and along the road and select any car park on the right depending on which part of the beach is working best.
English (Translate this text in English): From Newcastle head to Tynemouth (following the signs to "Beach"). Once on the sea front head North towards Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice. Just after Seaton Sluice you have multiple choices, turn right at the roundabout and park to surf Seaton Sluice. Or go straight at the roundabout and along the road and select any car park on the right depending on which part of the beach is working best.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name South Blyth
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, South, SouthEast, NorthEast
Good wind directionWest, SouthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
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Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Additional Information
Blyth beach is a couple miles long, so should never be too busy. The huge pier at the North end can clean up a N swell but does tend to cut the size.
4 main car parks: Seaton Sluice, South Car Park (next to speed camera), Middle Car Park and North Car park (Opposite South Beach Housing Estate).
English (Translate this text in English): Blyth beach is a couple miles long, so should never be too busy. The huge pier at the North end can clean up a N swell but does tend to cut the size.<br />4 main car parks: Seaton Sluice, South Car Park (next to speed camera), Middle Car Park and North Car park (Opposite South Beach Housing Estate).
English (Translate this text in English): Blyth beach is a couple miles long, so should never be too busy. The huge pier at the North end can clean up a N swell but does tend to cut the size.<br />4 main car parks: Seaton Sluice, South Car Park (next to speed camera), Middle Car Park and North Car park (Opposite South Beach Housing Estate).
English (Translate this text in English): Blyth beach is a couple miles long, so should never be too busy. The huge pier at the North end can clean up a N swell but does tend to cut the size.&lt;br &#47;&gt;4 main car parks: Seaton Sluice, South Car Park (next to speed camera), Middle Car Park and North Car park (Opposite South Beach Housing Estate).
Atmosphere
In my opinion a better spot than Tynemouth. Can handle size pretty well (with a surfable reform close in if its real big), and on a good day can be super steep and hollow. As its such a long beach there is always one part of it working.
The shape of the beach can change quite a bit after storms so its impossible to say which part of the beach is the best except for the following general comments:
In a N swell the N of the beach is usally small so head to the middle car park or Seaton Sluice.
In a S swell, the N end usually catches the most swell.
English (Translate this text in English): In my opinion a better spot than Tynemouth. Can handle size pretty well (with a surfable reform close in if its real big), and on a good day can be super steep and hollow. As its such a long beach there is always one part of it working.<br />The shape of the beach can change quite a bit after storms so its impossible to say which part of the beach is the best except for the following general comments:<br />In a N swell the N of the beach is usally small so head to the middle car park or Seaton Sluice.<br />In a S swell, the N end usually catches the most swell.
English (Translate this text in English): In my opinion a better spot than Tynemouth. Can handle size pretty well (with a surfable reform close in if its real big), and on a good day can be super steep and hollow. As its such a long beach there is always one part of it working.<br />The shape of the beach can change quite a bit after storms so its impossible to say which part of the beach is the best except for the following general comments:<br />In a N swell the N of the beach is usally small so head to the middle car park or Seaton Sluice.<br />In a S swell, the N end usually catches the most swell.
English (Translate this text in English): In my opinion a better spot than Tynemouth. Can handle size pretty well (with a surfable reform close in if its real big), and on a good day can be super steep and hollow. As its such a long beach there is always one part of it working.&lt;br &#47;&gt;The shape of the beach can change quite a bit after storms so its impossible to say which part of the beach is the best except for the following general comments:&lt;br &#47;&gt;In a N swell the N of the beach is usally small so head to the middle car park or Seaton Sluice.&lt;br &#47;&gt;In a S swell, the N end usually catches the most swell.
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Blyth Beach
By ? , 20-10-2005
Blyth or Tynemouth - On a northerly swell if its working at Blyth then its gonna be bigger at tynmouth, but if its working at Tynmouth its gonna be packed there, with a few non too friendly locals spoiling the day.Blyth is always a more sociable spot and on its day can work well.