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South Shields, 1949

South Shields

A named South Shields beach break on the North East England coast, where the exposed shoreline only really gets going when north-northeast swell meets a southwest wind. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for South Shields in North East England.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorth East England, GB
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The Wave

The tide is not the main filter here; the exposed beach mainly wakes up when north-northeast swell meets a southwest offshore wind.

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The tide is not the main filter here; the exposed beach mainly wakes up when north-northeast swell meets a southwest offshore wind.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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