Beach
both
Level 3/10

Tynemouth Longsands

Tyne and Wear, UK
👥Crowded🌀Strong rips

Tynemouth Longsands is the most accessible surf in northeast England--a long sandy beach within easy reach of Newcastle.

Tynemouth Longsands surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today23
35
Poor
0.6m@7s
13km/h
Thu24
40
Poor
1.0m@7s
16km/h
Fri25
35
Poor
0.5m@13s
16km/h
Sat26
0
Poor
0.2m@3s
27km/h
Sun27
0
Poor
0.5m@5s
37km/h
Mon28
0
Poor
0.5m@5s
9km/h
Tue29
1
Poor
0.4m@10s
21km/h
Wed30
11
Poor
0.9m@9s
17km/h
Thu1
17
Poor
1.1m@7s
21km/h
Fri2
38
Poor
1.3m@8s
4km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 11 km/h · PM 11 km/h · Tide at 7am (0.9m)
Swell
0.6m
N(11°)
Score: 11/25
Period
7s
Short period / windswell
Score: 6/25
Wind
13km/h
NNW(329°)
Score: 7/25
Weather
14°C
0.8mm82%
First light 6:22amSunrise 6:52amSunset 7:02pmLast light 7:32pm
Windswell0.3m@2sSecondary0.2mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 9:52am–12:36pm · risingStrike window: 3:28–6:36pm · droppingIdeal tide: mid
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tidem
1:19am3.7m
7:45am0.9m
2:00pm3.7m
7:57pm1.3m
2:02am4.1m
8:28am0.6m
2:37pm3.9m
8:38pm0.9m
2:46am4.4m
9:01am0.6m
3:11pm4.5m
9:17pm0.9m
3:13am4.6m
9:38am0.2m
3:43pm4.5m
9:47pm0.6m
3:48am4.8m
10:07am0.3m
4:15pm4.8m
10:25pm0.6m
4:18am4.8m
10:42am0.1m
4:46pm4.8m
4:52am4.8m
11:21am0.0m
5:19pm4.4m
5:33am5.0m
11:54am0.6m
5:50pm4.8m
6:16am4.4m
12:37pm0.6m
6:37pm4.3m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

1:19 am
High tide - 3.72m
7:45 am
Low tide - 0.91m
2:00 pm
High tide - 3.72m
7:57 pm
Low tide - 1.31m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

35
Poor
Components
Swell Direction19/25
Swell Size11/25
Swell Period6/25
Wind7/25
Raw Score43/100
Adjustments
🌊💨 Windswell-3
💨 Gusty Wind-5
Adjusted Score35/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score35

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NNE (20°)
Direction range
355° - 70°
Size range
0.6m - 1.8m
Ideal size
1.1m - 1.5m
Height multiplier
1.00×
Ideal period
11s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
WSW (250°)
Offshore range
210° - 290°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid

Water temp

10°C

Wetsuit

5/4mm + boots

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

6/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Tynemouth Longsands?

The Tynemouth Longsands profile favors mid tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Tynemouth Longsands?

The Tynemouth Longsands profile uses wind from WSW (250°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 210° to 290°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Tynemouth Longsands?

The Tynemouth Longsands scoring profile favors swell from NNE (355° to 70°), a swell-height range of 0.6m to 1.8m, and a reference period of 11s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Tynemouth Longsands?

The main season at Tynemouth Longsands is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, May.

How do I get to Tynemouth Longsands?

The spot profile lists NCL as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 25 minutes.

What kind of wave is Tynemouth Longsands?

Tynemouth Longsands is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.

Best Season

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Apr, May

Getting There

Airport
NCL
Drive time
25 min
Data quality
verified

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