Saltburn
Saltburn is the spiritual home of northeast England surfing--a Victorian seaside town with beach and reef.
Saltburn surf forecast
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NNE (20°)
- Direction range
- 340° - 70°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Offshore range
- 170° - 250°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
10°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
6/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Saltburn?
Saltburn is a beach break in North Yorkshire, UK, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Saltburn?
Saltburn picks up swell from the NNW round to the ENE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NNE. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Saltburn?
A SSW wind is dead offshore at Saltburn, and anything from the S round to the WSW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Saltburn?
Saltburn is at its best around mid tide.
When is the best time of year to surf Saltburn?
The most reliable run of swell at Saltburn comes Oct to Mar. There's a second window in Apr and Sep too.
How cold is the water at Saltburn?
The water at Saltburn averages around 10°C, so you'll want a 5/4mm with boots. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Saltburn good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Pollution can be an issue. Rocks at southern end. Crowded when waves arrive.
How do I get to Saltburn?
The nearest airport on our list is MME, then it's roughly a 35-minute drive.
What other surf spots are near Saltburn?
The closest breaks we track are Cayton Point (54 km) and Tynemouth Longsands (56 km), handy when Saltburn isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep