Surfing Waves

Has been 3 weeks since last been to Cayton, and as a beginner I was desperate for some time in the sea. I could only get today off work so drove the hour journey from where I live.
The surf was, for me and the other 3 guys in there at the time, difficult to say the least. Couldnt get up on the board, the waves werent ideal really. The rip/current was strong and seemed to be moving diagonally, it was a good lesson for me to learn just how important it is to be alert! After an hour or so I gave up, felt like i had been battered enough!

For those who frequent the NE coast would I be better off at Scarborough south bay? I seem to remember reading somewhere that it tends to be a bit more "mellow", or was it just that I chose a day where the conditions werent good for a beginner?

Thanks for any info!

I can imagine it was a hard day up there short period stuff some size but clean. Not sure where you were on it but the rip normally runs over the sandbar at bunkers and out each side, diagonally out to the point.

South Bay is always a couple of foot smaller and as a learner when there is any size on it South Bay is a good choice.

yup south bay definately the best learner wave on the coast. but if its packed its probably for a reason so try not to get in anyones way!!

incidentally i had two really good sessions today at runswick then caves!! oh neither of them two are learner waves.

Slightly off subject, 'northswell' or 'surfdude_scarborough', worht a trip over tomorrow for CBay? Got day off, will be over for Saturday and Sunday, just wondering whether to set off now?

Small ish tomorrow am dropping thru the day. DS

James missed it this time plans were for a Monday sesh but it was horrid then. You around Sun/Mon? Overnighting not one to miss eh.

ill be around somewhere on sunday probably wont be able to stick around until monday unfortunately. stuff to do people to see for the last time etc. oh and i have to work on monday.