Continent
Europe
Country
Scotland (UK)
Next Big City
Edinburgh
Next Town
Longniddry
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Parking

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Hazards:
No information
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
No information

Flat to choppy water. Shallow access. Best on a deep tide with WSW to W wind, no actual surf to speak of but most enjoyable small waves. There is also a huge flats area in next door Gosford Bay.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
No information
Hazards:
No information
Beach Users:
No information

Sandy beach.

Weather

Spring:
Normal, Thick
Summer:
Shorty
Fall:
Normal, Thick
Winter:
Thick

Water rarely below 7°C, wetsuit advised although on very hot days it is not necessary. Season good April to October. There is excellent surf most of the year. Rarely gets very cold, maximum temperature of air is around 23°C. Can rain a lot in winter. Average water temperature of 10°C.

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
WSW, W
Main Direction:
No information

Best in a WSW to W wind. The wind at Longniddry is often a lot stronger than any where else in East Lothian.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

From Edinburgh take A1 east and follow signs to Longniddry.

Extra information

Rules
No information

Nightlife

No information