Bamburgh Beach faces the North which is where the majority of our swell comes from, meaning that it picks up more surf than any other surf spot in the area. When every other beach is flat Bamburgh may have a little wave. This does mean that when there are high seas Bamburgh can get very big, which is when we may move our lessons to one of the more protected spots close by – Beadnell Bay is one such spot. Beadnell harbour is actually the only harbour on the east coast which faces west. The harbour fully wrapping around protects the bay from the North, meaning that wave size is greatly reduced – it is usually flat but a great back up location for our lessons when the waves are too big at Bamburgh.

People are often surprised by how consistent the waves are in Northumberland. Big arctic storms produce frequent and sizeable swells in winter and in summer Bamburgh regularly has small waves perfect for learning and long boarding, while still getting occasional bigger days. As well as beautiful waves it’s very common to see inquisitive seals popping their heads up as well as pods of dolphins breaching out the back, so keep your eyes peeled!