The heart of North East surfing. Longsands is the region's busiest break, and its surf shops, schools and café culture have made Tynemouth one of the UK's best-known surf towns. The beach break works on a north or north-easterly groundswell with a westerly wind, and on its day it hosts contests and draws surfers from across the North. When it's small and clean, it's the best place in the region to learn. **local businesses (verify current):** Tynemouth Surf Co (shop, hire, lessons), Longsands Surf School.
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