Borders and NE England, United Kingdom

South Shields

South Shields is a beginner-friendly beach break located in Borders and NE England, with a sand bottom suited to learners. The break receives swells from both directions, with northeast swell and southwest winds providing the best conditions. The spot is prone to rips and undertow, and hosts the Octuberfest competition organized by South Shields Surf…

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South Shields is a beginner-friendly beach break located in Borders and NE England, with a sand bottom suited to learners. The break receives swells from both directions, with northeast swell and southwest winds providing the best conditions. The spot is prone to rips and undertow, and hosts the Octuberfest competition organized by South Shields Surf Club/School.

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Ability
beginner · intermediate
Boards
shortboard · funboard · longboard · fish

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54.9977°N, 1.4059°WView on OpenStreetMap ↗