Surf GuideNorth East England

Hartley Reef

Name: Hartley Reef
Address: North East England, GB

A fast Northumberland reef on the cliffs above Hartley, known for hollow waves, a long paddle, and proper tube potential when northeast swell meets west wind. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Hartley Reef in North East England.

Break TypeReef Break

Skill LevelAdvanced

LocationNorth East England, GB

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Best with northeast swell and west wind, with mid to high tide the sweet spot.

The cliff-top car park is handy, but the lineup gets crowded when it turns on.

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