Scarborough North Bay
Scarborough North Bay is Yorkshire's primary surf spot, a sandy beach between the castle headland and the Spa. Faces north-east and picks up North Sea swells, producing fun waves for all levels. Best at mid tide. Less consistent than the Northumberland coast but more accessible. The castle headland provides some shelter from northerly winds. Good facilities and easy parking nearby.
Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up. Tomorrow looks cleaner with a slight shift in direction.
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Everything you need to know before paddling out at Scarborough North Bay, England.
Hazards & Safety
Rocks at the castle headland end. Can get choppy in northerly winds.
Local Tips
Best at mid tide. The castle headland provides shelter from northerly winds. Cayton Bay to the south is more exposed and gets bigger waves. Less consistent than the Northumberland coast but more accessible. Check the Whitby buoy for swell readings.
Getting There
Car parks along the seafront. Direct beach access from promenade.
Parking: Pay & display along North Bay. Cheaper parking further from beach.
Facilities: Toilets, Sea Life Centre, cafes. Scarborough town centre nearby.
Crowds
Moderate — popular with local surfers and bodyboarders.
Water Temperature by Month
Water temperatures and recommended wetsuit thickness by month
Tide data from Scarborough
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data. Updates as more data is collected.
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Scarborough North Bay is Yorkshire's primary surf spot, a sandy beach between the castle headland and the Spa. Faces north-east and picks up North Sea swells, producing fun waves for all levels. Best at mid tide. Less consistent than the Northumberland coast but more accessible. The castle headland provides some shelter from northerly winds. Good facilities and easy parking nearby.
Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up.
Tide data from Scarborough
Water temp & wetsuit by month
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data
Rocks at the castle headland end. Can get choppy in northerly winds.
Best at mid tide. The castle headland provides shelter from northerly winds. Cayton Bay to the south is more exposed and gets bigger waves. Less consistent than the Northumberland coast but more accessible. Check the Whitby buoy for swell readings.
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