Name:

South Shields

Beach description:

South Shields, known locally as ‘Shields’ is a town based at the mouth of the River Tyne. The beach features a large sandy bay on the South side of the river Tyne. There’s a sea wall to the North End and a cliff / rocks to the south.

Beach Access

Parking is paid, on street, near the beach.

Code of Conduct

Wind Direction

North, North-East, East, South-East

Water Type

Expect to find a mixture of waves and flat water shredding, at different states of tide.

Hazards

Other beach users. South Shields can get really busy. The sea wall at the North end of the beach. Rocks at the South end of the beach. There are the remains of 2 piers on the mid tide mark up by the Groyne Pier.