Saltburn is a slow, but popular beachbreak, and is the centre of the surf scene in the region. There are good sandbanks around the pier and a punchy, low tide bank with short rights and long lefts to the eastern end at Penny Hole.

Saltburn is a north-facing spot with surf either side of the pier while Saltburn Point is a reefbreak to the south end of the beach under the cliffs which comes alive in big swells. This place is one of the best in the area for surfing and is popular as a result. Works best on a southerly wind with a northerly swell.

Surf Information

Break type: Reef
Offshore wind direction: Southwesterly to southerly
Swell direction: Northerly
Wave direction: Lefts and rights
Ability: All
Water quality: Good
Lifeguard service: During summer months
National Trust: No

Visit the beachfront Saltburn Surf Shop. Jump off the pier to avoid the paddle out. Check Coatham Sands up past Redcar in south winds and east swell. Redcar Scars has a rare reef.

Hazards

• Shifting sandbars.
• Some pollution but this the water quality is improving.

Facilities

• Car park.
• Toilets.
• Facilities in the town.