Fraserburgh
One of Scotland's most consistent spots, picking up North Sea swells from NE through E. Long sandy beach with multiple peaks. Cold water but uncrowded.
Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up. Tomorrow looks cleaner with a slight shift in direction.
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Everything you need to know before paddling out at Fraserburgh, Scotland.
Hazards & Safety
Strong rips on bigger swells near the harbour wall. Extremely cold water autumn through spring — 5/4mm wetsuit, boots, gloves, hood essential. Rocks and harbour infrastructure at east end.
Local Tips
Best at mid tide with a clean NE or E swell. Western end (Philorth) has better banks and fewer people. Southerly winds are offshore. Picks up more swell than spots further south on the Aberdeenshire coast.
Getting There
Multiple access points. Main access from Tiger Hill car park near the leisure centre. Western end via Philorth.
Parking: Free parking at Tiger Hill and along the seafront. Never a problem.
Facilities: Toilets and leisure centre near Tiger Hill. Town has cafes, chip shops, supermarkets. No dedicated surf shop.
Crowds
Very uncrowded. Small dedicated local crew. You will often have peaks to yourself.
Water Temperature by Month
Water temperatures and recommended wetsuit thickness by month
Tide data from Fraserburgh
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data. Updates as more data is collected.
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One of Scotland's most consistent spots, picking up North Sea swells from NE through E. Long sandy beach with multiple peaks. Cold water but uncrowded.
Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up.
Tide data from Fraserburgh
Water temp & wetsuit by month
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data
Strong rips on bigger swells near the harbour wall. Extremely cold water autumn through spring — 5/4mm wetsuit, boots, gloves, hood essential. Rocks and harbour infrastructure at east end.
Best at mid tide with a clean NE or E swell. Western end (Philorth) has better banks and fewer people. Southerly winds are offshore. Picks up more swell than spots further south on the Aberdeenshire coast.
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