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Welcome to the North East England Surfing section of Wavelength Surf Magazine. Explore the raw, untamed beauty of this often-overlooked surf destination. From dramatic coastal landscapes to powerful, uncrowded waves, the North East offers a unique experience for adventurous surfers, along with a growing community that celebrates its rich surf heritage.

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North East surfers send message of solidarity with Palestine

More than 140 surfers and residents gathered at King Edwards Bay, Tynemouth, North East England this weekend for a viewing of critically acclaimed film ‘Gaza Surf Club’. Exploring the draw of the sea to Gaza’s youth, the film depicts hope…

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Great British Van Trips

So you fancy a trip away, of course you do. By the looks of things – and allow me to be frank here – you look like you need one. You want to ride waves, you want to get out…

By Paul Evans

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Pumping Waves For King Of The Point In Britain’s Sunny North East

After a super memorable 2017 edition, anticipation has been building all winter for the return of the King Of The Point; arguably the nation’s best grassroots surf comp. The surf gods smiled on Yorkshire once again and the comp, put on…

By Luke Gartside

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King Of The Point & Non-Stop Pumping Winter Waves In The North East

England’s fickle North East coast has been enjoying a sustained period of pumping waves over the last few months, with their vast array of top quality set ups springing to life for the crew of elated local surfers. Last weekend…

By Luke Gartside

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Welcome to Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Cresting the top of the cliff, the split second before the North Sea is laid out before me, my heart rate still increases palpably as the rush of adrenaline hits. In my early days of surfing, before I figured out…

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Welcome to Whitby, Yorkshire

Forget the stereotypes, Yorkshire isn’t all flat caps, whippets and ‘ee by gums,’ for over here in the small coastal town of Whitby, things have developed in relative isolation and therefore have a distinct character more in common with Scandinavia…

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Welcome to: Scarborough North Yorkshire

The town of Scarborough was the UK’s first ever holiday beach resort. After the discovery of spa waters in 1626 Scarborough soon became the focal point of health conscious Victorian tourists. The Spa complex was purpose built to utilise this…

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Gallery: 10 Incredible Surf Shots From North East England

The North East of England is perceived as a cold, dark and fickle land, however, on its day, it plays host to some of the best waves in Europe. Blessed with flat rock and littered with epic set ups, surfing’s…

By Luke Gartside

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County Limits

The latest news is there’s three tow teams getting ready to launch, hordes of pro surfers, photographers from every surf mag in Europe and a man running around with an iron bar looking for a fight… apparently. Tensions have reached…

By Luke Gartside

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The Cold Water Life

The Cold Water Life Living and surfing on the fringe of the freezer, in association with Lunasurf. Words and Photos Tim Nunn

By Lewis Harrison-Pinder

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North East surfers send message of solidarity with Palestine￼

Great British Van Trips

Pumping Waves For King Of The Point In Britain’s Sunny North East

King Of The Point & Non-Stop Pumping Winter Waves In The North East

Welcome to Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Welcome to Whitby, Yorkshire

Welcome to: Scarborough North Yorkshire

Gallery: 10 Incredible Surf Shots From North East England

County Limits

The Cold Water Life

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North East surfers send message of solidarity with Palestine