Hornsea Reviews and Ratings
(North East England, UK)
Visitor reviews of Hornsea surf break
(NOTE: Reviews may be edited by our content team for the purposes of ensuring accurate and relevant information)
“New to surfing so my and my lad went to Hornsea as it is the closest to us.
Found the waves to be short in length but very powerful.
No one else in the water and not many people watching - thank god!!
For a beginner on the day we went, I found it hard to catch a wave, but I am sure that the more experience would have no issue!”
Andrew Manning from UNITED KINGDOM - 30 Sep 2010
Hornsea Ratings
Overall: 3.5. Based on 2 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Hornsea is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Hornsea is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in North East England. 5: the best break in North East England). |
Difficulty Level: 1.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Hornsea can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 5.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Hornsea, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Hornsea are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Hornsea is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Hornsea requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 5.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Hornsea for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Hornsea is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Hornsea is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Hornsea, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Hornsea where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Hornsea is a surprisingly punchy wave working in all tidal conditions. Generally smaller than Scarborough or Cayton. On it's day Hornsea's beach breaks can absolutely fire. With long walling lefts in north swell with the occasional barrel section. Hornsea also works well in a South swell giving fast punchy waves although a little short in length. Overall a very underrated spot with little or no crowd, producing good, fun waves. A friendly spot with a few regulars and plenty of space.”
Gary Hughes from UNITED KINGDOM - 25 Apr 2010
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