Description:

Sandy beach located only 12 miles outside of Newcastle. The beach has a very steep gradient and picks up plenty of swell so should only be considered by intermediate kitesurfers and above.

Wind Direction Required:

Works in anything from North round to SSE with ENE being onshore.

Tide Required:

There is sand in all states of the tide due to the steep nature of the beach.

Hazards:

It is a very steep shelving beach which means you are very quickly out of your depth. This also means the beach picks up plenty of swell so in a northerly or SE swell the waves can get very large. There are also a number of objects such as groynes and concrete boulders on the waterline at the north end of the beach which should be avoided.

Local Amenities:

There is a petrol station at the south end, past the dunes and a fish and chip shop at the north end.

Popularity:

Not very popular. Very close to town so good for evening sessions after work once you've got to a decent level.

Extra Information:

There is a free car park running along the middle part of the beach, behind the dunes. There are also public toilets if you dare to use them!

nekitesu wrote:There is a petrol station at the south end,

this is now transformed into a block of flats

nekitesu wrote:The beach has a very steep gradient and picks up plenty of swell so should only be considered by intermediate kitesurfers and above.

LMFAO -defo not for wannabe lilo riders who will get soundly spanked when the swell is up and winds 25-30mph <Doh!>

The use of a snorkle is recommended!

Best to park near the toilet block which is about half between Blyth and Seaton Sluice...



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