St Andrews East Sands

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About

Out on the beach its a fun wave and easy for most. Can get really big in winter and usually is then a hard wave but really worth it. Most of the east coast are out there but if it is really good u should try kingsbarns about 15 minutes away.

Atmosphere:
Relaxed everyones a student and no local mentality, really quiet only me and a couple of mates normally. Mostly longboarders but when it gets big there can be a bunch of shortboarders out.

Additional Info:
It`s a bit mental but when the swells cranking then it goes off and just make sure u turn off the wave before u hit the cliffs! Always keep an eye out on where the peak is. Works most consistently during winter. Can get cold!

Location

Access

Follow signs to St Andrews East Sands. Paddle out in front of the car park or next to the harbour wall. There can be many different peaks that are always changing.

Getting there
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, Fun
Frequency
Regular (100 days/year)
Normal length
Normal (50 to 150m)
Good day length
Long (150 to 300m)
Ideal conditions
Wind direction
West, SouthWest
Swell direction
North, NorthEast
Swell size
3ft-5ft - 10ft+
Tide
Mid and high tide
Tide movement
Rising tide
Crowd
Week
Few surfers
Weekend
Crowded

Dangers

Rips / undertow

Videos

None

Nearby spots

Kingsbarns

6.20 miles away

Direction
Right and left
Bottom
Sandy with rock
Frequency
Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)