Well these pictures of a beautiful sunrise show exactly what you were missing down at Seaburn beach.
1. Just swimmingly
These brave swimmers certainly seem to be enjoying themselves. Photo: North News and Pictures
2. Colourful scene
A walker heads across the beach. Photo: North News and Pictures
3. Flight of fancy
Is a plane flying overhead in the distance? Photo: North News and PIctures
4. The sky's the limit
A splendid setting for a splendid sunrise. Photo: North News and Pictures