Belhaven Bay, Scotland (UK)

Belhaven Bay, Scotland (UK) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, NW and NNW .

Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Belhaven Bay, Scotland (UK) !

Belhaven Bay, Scotland (UK) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, NW and NNW .

Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Belhaven Bay, Scotland (UK) !

How to get there

From Edinburgh drive east on A1 and follow signs to Belhaven. The beach is just north of Belhaven.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Newcastle (NCL)

155km from spot

Edinburgh (EDI)

65km from spot

Glasgow International (GLA)

155km from spot

How to get there

From Edinburgh drive east on A1 and follow signs to Belhaven. The beach is just north of Belhaven.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Newcastle (NCL)

155km from spot

Edinburgh (EDI)

65km from spot

Glasgow International (GLA)

155km from spot

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Riding Conditions in Belhaven Bay, Scotland (UK)

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

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.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, NW and NNW .

There is Frontal wind at Belhaven Bay, Scotland (UK).

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.

Wind usually blows from W on the spot.

Wind and Weather Conditions

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.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, NW and NNW .

There is Frontal wind at Belhaven Bay, Scotland (UK).

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.

Wind usually blows from W on the spot.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Belhaven Bay, Scotland (UK) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.

Empty, sandy beach. About 2.5 km with no obstacles.

Flat water in the shallow areas. The place to be if there´s 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 and Tide Conditions

Belhaven Bay, Scotland (UK) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.

Empty, sandy beach. About 2.5 km with no obstacles.

Flat water in the shallow areas. The place to be if there´s 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.

Need to know

Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.

Need to know

Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.

Best Schools in Northumberland

#1: KA Kitesurfing

4.9/5 (42)

Additional information

A parking is available at Belhaven Bay, Scotland (UK).

There are Showers available on the spot.

Look out for surfing beginners. The parking is no longer free, go elsewhere.

Webcams around Belhaven Bay, Scotland (UK)

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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