NNorth East Surfing

Hartlepool Headland

Surf Spot

Description

Hartlepool's old town sits on a rocky headland that catches north-easterly swell, with reef and beach breaks along its edges. It's inconsistent, but the tide doesn't matter much and a north-westerly wind that ruins spots further north can be offshore here. Steetley Pier, a short way north, is another option on the right day.

Location

Spot conditions

Break
Mixed (both)
Ability
Experienced
Best swell
NE
Offshore wind
W, NW
Best tide
low, mid, high
Season
winter

Inconsistent

Hazards

  • Rocks
  • water quality