Surf Forecast  Saltburn Beach

Saltburn Beach surfspot characteristics

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Slow, but popular beachbreak, centre of the scene in the region. Good banks around the pier and a punchy, low tide bank to the eastern end at Penny Hole.

General: Despite the freezing winter weather, Saltburn Beach was one of the first outposts of surfing on England's east coast and has developed into one of the UK's real wave-riding hubs. The beach is a fairly average proposition, with the occasional quality sandbar forming close to the pier. To the south sits a sand and cobblestone break called Penny's Hole with some lovely lefts and rights. At the far southern end, beneath the towering cliff, is Saltburn Point, a high quality slabstone reef that wakes occasionally in the lined up swells, throwing out fast, reeling righthanders. Tides: All tides, better low to mid. Size: Thigh high to overhead. Wind: SW Swell: NE Bottom: Sand, cobbles, rock point. Paddling: Fine generally, hard work when big. Spot Rating: Nice vibe and camaraderie adds to fun of surfing here. Walling waves popular with longboarders.

Good for all, beginners stick close to pier.

Beachside car park by surf shop.

September - November.

Crowd Factor: Popular spot with locals and travelling surfers, crowded when good. Local Vibe: General relaxed vibe with the numerous regulars in the line-up.

Water quality is not good but vastly improved. Carpark and surf shop by the pier. Facilities in town.

Better than it was.

Rips when big, still some pollution issues.