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General: Redcar is not renowned as a classic surf spot. The town is fringed by high tide sea defences and to the south there are numerous groynes. The ocean is shallow here with a reef that stretches far out to sea and windfarms can be seen offhore. However, in a small, clean swell from the northeast or southeast there are a couple of little corners of reef that are fun and uncrowded. Easy to check from the coast road with plenty of parking. Tides: Low to mid. Size: Thigh to head high. Wind: SW Swell: NE Bottom: Mostly sand with long flat reef and high tide sea wall. Paddling: Easy when small, rippy when bigger. Spot Rating: Needs a clean, long period NE swell. Not a classic but can be fun.
Better for more experiened surfers as it gets rippy and choppy as swell grows.
Roadside parking and car parks available.
September - February
Crowd Factor: Most people head for nearby Saltburn so quiet. Local Vibe: Chilled and chilly.
Can be poor as close to polluted River Tees.
Water can be polluted and groynes.