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We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
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Flat as a lake. Save your energy for another day. Short-period chop. The waves lack any real push. Strong offshore, clean but tough to paddle into. Conditions improving through the afternoon. Not enough swell to get this spot firing properly.
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Tynemouth Longsands is a prominent, highly consistent beach break located on the North East coast of England. The coastal bathymetry relies entirely on mobile silica sandbanks situated within a wide bay flanked by headlands. As north-easterly groundswells travel down the North Sea, they filter into the bay and interact with the shifting sandbars, creating punchy A-frame peaks. A south-westerly offshore wind is essential to groom the inherently choppy wave faces and hold up the steep sections. The wave mechanics provide rapid take-offs and fast, carveable left and right-hand walls, offering varied conditions depending on the tide. Because the energy is spread across a long stretch of beach, the impact zone remains manageable, though strong rip currents can develop during larger swells. Due to the variable nature of the sandbars and the cold-water environment, it demands swift pop-ups and solid board control. It serves as an excellent regional training ground for beginners and intermediate surfers.
Heads up: jellyfish: high.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
The air here is 82% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Significantly cleaner air than a typical city. Ideal for outdoor exercise with minimal respiratory strain.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NO₂ 5, O₃ 3, PM10 2, SO₂ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 15:24
Moderate water clarity: ~7m visibility
Updated 10:32
Daily scores over the last 12 months at Tynemouth
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The best week for surf at Tynemouth is the week of 23 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Local knowledge and community tips for Tynemouth
Tynemouth Longsands is the northeast coast's primary surf beach, a consistent stretch of sand facing east into the North Sea. The priory ruins on the headland above and the Victorian architecture of the town give it character. The beach picks up North Sea wind swell with impressive reliability and produces fun, punchy peaks across its length. It is the hub of northeast surfing culture, with a strong local community and good infrastructure.
Best on northerly or north-easterly wind swell from the North Sea. A westerly wind is offshore. Consistent from September through April. Works on all tides. The 2-5ft range is most common and surfable; overhead days are the exception. Bigger, cleaner swells arrive from deep North Sea lows tracking northeast. Short period but punchy.
Multiple peaks form across the beach. The section near the rocks at the south end (King Edward's Bay end) tends to have more defined banks. The middle section spreads peaks out. The north end near Cullercoats is slightly more sheltered. Pick a peak and stay on it rather than chasing waves across the beach.
Cold water (a good wetsuit is essential year-round except perhaps July-August). Rip currents on bigger days. The rocks at the south end are exposed at low tide. Swimmers and other water users in summer. Generally a safe spot due to sandy bottom and lifeguard cover.
Pay car parks along the road behind the beach. Easy access via steps or ramps from the promenade. Full facilities including surf shops, cafes, changing rooms, and showers. A well-set-up surf beach with everything you need within walking distance.
The busiest spot on the northeast coast. Good days can see 30-40 people in the water, concentrated at the popular sections. The local community is strong and welcoming. Surf schools operate year-round. Weekends are busy; early mornings and midweek offer more space. A real sense of community among the regulars.
Tynemouth is the social heart of northeast surfing. If you are visiting the area, this is the place to start. The local crew are friendly and can point you to other spots if Longsands is crowded. The best sessions come from rapidly developing North Sea lows with northerly winds. Riley's Fish Shack (north end of the beach) is one of the best seafood spots on the coast. Check King Edward's Bay (just around the headland) for a smaller, more sheltered alternative.
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Combining historical conditions with school holiday crowd pressure to find the sweet spot.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
Last 30 days of logged conditions.
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Conditions at Tynemouth tend to be best between 05:00 to 08:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 22/100
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