St Andrews (East Sands) surf forecast

St Andrews · Fife · United Kingdom

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The East Sands beach faces north-east and picks up northeast swell with a southwest wind. Strong rips and a local crowd; the beach is small, so it fills quickly.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces NE

Level

intermediate

Best swell

NNE, NE, ENE

Best wind

SSW, SW, WSW (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Autumn to winter

Typical size

0.5-2 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

rips; cold water

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