THRILLSEEKERS are expected to flock to Saltburn for round three of the UK Professional Surf Tour.

More than 100 professional surfers from across the UK will be riding the waves this weekend at the free event.

Olwyn Peters, the Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism, said: “It’s the third time we have hosted the tour and we’re really looking forward to welcoming it back.

"Saltburn is one of the country's best surfing destinations and being a part of this exciting event just reaffirms that.

"We have scores of passionate surfers within the borough, and many more from the wider region, who will be especially looking forward to the competition. But surfing is a wonderful spectator sport and one everyone can enjoy.

"We wish all the competitors the best of luck and we are very much looking forward to seeing them in action."

There will be five categories comprising of professional men, women, juniors as well as under 18s boys and girls.

It starts at 10am on Saturday, October 19, and ends at 4pm on Sunday, October 20.

The Saltburn stage was last won in 2011 by current UK champion, Russell Winter, from Newquay, while this year Newcastle’s Sandy Kerr is being tipped as the North-East hope.

Specific timings will be dependent on the surf and weather, for more information about the event visit ukprosurf.com