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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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South Shields
UK, Borders and NE England
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 54° 59.726' N |
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Park in Trow Quarry car park, just South of Shields Pier, after Gypsies Green Stadium. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special access4x4 |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Sandhaven
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerFast, Fun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Additional Information
Park your car in the car park looking down the South end of the beach.
Atmosphere
South Shields beach is usually empty. Even when there is other surfers there there will be no hassle as long as you dony cause any problems.
General
Usually good with decent waves. Can be ridden on a shortboard, mini mal or longboard.
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By ed , 06-03-2007
photos - piccies are of seaburn i should know i sent them, surfed it that day was up on work trip from south coast, result
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By Jay , 30-07-2008
South Shields Surfer - Shields works on a medium swell but it can be flat here when theres a fun wave at Tynemouth. If theres a really big swell Whitburn Seaburn is a better option or ask directions to the 'Firing Range' by the Souter Lighthouse and you'll find a super hollow secret spot with maybe 1 or 2 locals out.