Fraserburgh
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Fraserburgh beach has a variety of waves along its length that range in quality depending on how the sand bars are. The most famous wave at Fraserburgh is unquestionably The Point - a long, well shaped left that breaks on a clean NW groundswell. The Point breaks off the rocks that lie adjacent to the caravan site. This is without a doubt the most localised wave in Scotland, with plenty of locals and a tight take off spot. Don't expect to rock up at a weekend and get very many waves!! This aside, Fraserburgh picks up the most swell on the North East coast and will often be working when nowhere else is.
Location
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Park at the beach as you drive into the town from the South. Not really missable, just on the right
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Sandend
27.60 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |