Kite-surf Belhaven Bay

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave Water quality: Clean Infos: Flat water in the shallow areas. The place to be if theres any swell around. Superb surfable waves (watch out for the surf school that use the beach). Waves quite often 6ft plus. Usually bigger than it looks. Not particularly rippy. No submerged dangers. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: Empty, sandy beach. About 2.5 km with no obstacles. Identified hazards: None Weather specificities: 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 type: Frontal Wind specificities: Works best in East and North winds, which are not as often as westerlies, which don't work here. On occasional NNW this place rocks. And if you don't mind a wee bit gusty you will score clean barrels on a NW. Access description: by Car - From Edinburgh drive east on A1 and follow signs to Belhaven. The beach is just north of Belhaven. Specific rules: Fees, Other Extra: Look out for surfing beginners. The parking is no longer free, go elsewhere. Nightlife: Got to Edinburgh. Accommodations: Toilet, Parking