Surf: Fun beachbreaks in small N swells, favouring a defined left. Can be a hollow right down the west side of the pier in E swells. Environment: Car parks and full facilities in town. Surf: General: Starting in the northern lee of the harbour groynes, the beach at Whitby runs from the town all the way to Sandsend. The harbour end is sheltered during an onshore southeasterly wind and is a popular spot with local groms. There's a rip that runs next to the wall for an easy paddle out. There can be fun waves here from low to three quarter tide. There are more banks along the Promenade toward the golf course, the sand shifts regularly but it can get excellent. Tides: Not high. Size: Waist to shoulder high. Wind: SW Swell: NE, E, SE Bottom: Sand with rock patches near high. Paddling: Can be a slog, there's a useful rip by harbour. Spot Rating: Standard fun beachie with occasional good bank, Sandsend is usually a better bet. Access: Parking along clifftop North Promenade. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Usually uncrowded. Local Vibe: Pretty friendly. Environment: Not amazing. Hazards: Rips and rocks. Season: September - November.