Tynemouth
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
ClearWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.2m NNE
Wind: 15 km/h W (offshore)
Beach faces: E
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell is coming in at an oblique angle, some refraction expected.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:35Expected crowds
Prediction model v15amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (11°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
1.2m swell at 9s. Light winds keeping things clean. Water temperature 11°C.
AI-generated summary for Tynemouth. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Tynemouth
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 9am (score: 35). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastWater quality
5 nearby outfallsUpdated 08:35
Daily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Tynemouth.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Tynemouth
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.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Tynemouth. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Tynemouth?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.