After a warm spring, the rest of the summer has been a mixed bag of weather, so when temperatures soared across the region on Friday most people were determined to soak up the rays with friends and family.
Have a look through our gallery and see if you can spot yourself or anyone you know.
1. Crowds on Roker Beach
Crowds gathered on Roker Beach to make the most of the warm weather. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Dip in the sea at Roker Beach
Youngsters Jake, two and Theo, seven, with mother Jennifer Fowler, cool off at Roker Harbour Beach during the hot weather. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Lifeguards in action at Seaburn Beach
Seaburn Beach RNLI lifeguard Chris Trotter changes the temperature notice board. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Cooling off
Youngster Kai Smith, three, with with nana Sandra Smith cooling off at Roker Beach. Photo: Stu Norton