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

Water

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

Flat water in the shallow areas, but nice, medium waves when it gets a bit deeper. Amazing wave session with ESE wind possible, but very rare.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
No information
Beach Users:
None

2km long, sandy beach with no obstacles.

Weather

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

Cold most of the year 5mm titanium suit recommended; winter sessions require boots and gloves. You can ride all year round if you are hard enough.

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
N, E, ESE
Main Direction:
W

Works best in East and North winds, which are not as often as westerlies, which don't work here. It's best with ESE for an amazing wave session but you may get a little frustrated waiting for it.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

From Edinburgh drive east on A1. Drive north on A198 towards Whitekirk, pass it and follow signs to Scoughall. The beach is just south of Scoughall.

Extra information

Rules
None

Nightlife

Got to Edinburgh.