Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Scotland (UK) |
Next Big City |
Edinburgh |
Next Town |
Dundee, Saint Cyrus |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Chop and small waves. Shallow areas with flat water depending on tides.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Long, sandy beach.
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Spring:
|
Normal |
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Summer:
|
Shorty |
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Fall:
|
Normal |
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Winter:
|
Normal, 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.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Sideshore: NNE and SSW.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
From Dundee north on A90. Follow signs to Montrose. Get on the beach anywhere between Montrose and Saint Cyrus.
Rules |
None |