Kite-surf Longniddry

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave Water quality: Clean Infos: 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. Infos: Sandy beach. Weather specificities: Water rarely below 7C, 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 23C. Can rain a lot in winter. Average water temperature of 10C. Wind type: Frontal Wind specificities: Best in a WSW to W wind. The wind at Longniddry is often a lot stronger than any where else in East Lothian. Access description: by Car - From Edinburgh take A1 east and follow signs to Longniddry. Accommodations: Parking