Surf Forecast  Hornsea

Hornsea surfspot characteristics

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General: A long stretch of sand with high tide shingle, that stretches south to Withernsea, broken by groynes and rocky sea defences. Banks form around groynes, best at lower tides in smaller, clean, northerly or northeasterly swells when lefts can run down the beach in long walls. However, beware of longshore drift when the size picks up - be sure to pick a line-up and keep it in view. Can be merciless. Tides: Low to mid. Size: Thigh to head high. Wind: W, SW. Swell: N,NE or E. Bottom: Sand with high tide shingle. Paddling: Easy when small, relentless when bigger. Spot Rating: Not a classic, but with a clean groundswell there can be long walling, lefts.

Gets rippy but when small, good for all comers.

Car park by boat slipway.

September - February.

Crowd Factor: Quiet. Local Vibe: Friendly.

OK - can be sewage after heavy rains.

Rips and groynes.