Filey is a huge crescent shaped bay that is only really worth checking in huge north storm surf. Protection comes from The Filey Brigg which is a long rocky outcrop.
Primrose Valley and Humanby Gap pick up more swell than Filey but this bay is generally a poor option due to the flat nature of the beach.
Break Type
Beach
Works Best On
North/NE and East Swells
Offshore In
South westerly
Hazards
None
Quality
Storm Surf protection Filey itself, further round this huge bay, Humanby and Primrose Valley offer a slghtly better wave, but not much.
Tides
Works best Low to Mid tide, hits the sea defences at high.
Ammenities
Paid parking on the foreshore, free in the depths of winter. A couple of nasty cafes for the desperate.
