Surf: General: Northumbria can be a goose-chase, hunting down the fickle spots that come to life only in very specific combination of conditions. However Embleton, watched over by the haunting Dunstanburgh Castle, is home to one of the regions most reliable beachbreaks. Despite this, it's still usually pretty quiet. As NE swells roll down the North Sea, Embleton juices up, creating fun, often hollow peaks along its length. In larger swells, from mid-high tide, a decent walling right-hander peels by the rocky, boulder point at the southern edge of the bay. Tides: Breaks through the tides. Size: Thigh high to overhead. Wind: SW to W Swell: NE Bottom: Sand plus fickle reef. Paddling: Not too bad unless big. Spot Rating: Can be really fun, consistent and one of the most picturesque surf spots in UK. Access: Small parking area at southern end with a path through the golf course or more parking at the northern end. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Small crowds. Local Vibe: Good vibe, don't come in a big group. Environment: Clean. Hazards: Rips when bigger. Season: September - February, needs bigger clean swells.