Hornsea Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
N,NE or E.
Wind
W, SW.
Surf Height
Thigh to head high.
Tide
Low to mid.
Hornsea Surf Guide
A long stretch of sand with high tide shingle, that stretches south to Withernsea, broken by groynes and rocky sea defences. Banks form around groynes, best at lower tides in smaller, clean, northerly or northeasterly swells when lefts can run down the beach in long walls. However, beware of longshore drift when the size picks up - be sure to pick a line-up and keep it in view. Can be merciless.
Local Vibe
Friendly.
Crowd Factor
Quiet.
Spot Rating
Not a classic, but with a clean groundswell there can be long walling, lefts.
Shoulder Burn
Easy when small, relentless when bigger.
Water Quality
OK - can be sewage after heavy rains.
Hazards
Rips and groynes.
Access
Car park by boat slipway.
Bottom
Sand with high tide shingle.
Best Season
September - February.
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