Surf Forecast  Fraserburgh

Fraserburgh surfspot characteristics

More about Fraserburgh surfspot

The Broch is a long, fun, left pointbreak at the northwest end of the beach surfed by a keen crew of locals; it doesn’t work that often so be respectful.

General: Fraserburgh is the epicentre of the East Coast scene with a large hardcore crew and many of Scotland's top surfers started here. The Broch – as it is known locally – translates as the Fort. This crescent shaped beach faces N/NE so picks up plenty of swell, working on all tides. The western harbour end is home to a good quality left point breaking over boulders at high tide. Philorth at the eastern end is a beach break with fun peaks. Tides: Breaks through the tides. Size: Thigh high to overhead. Wind: SW Swell: N to NE Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Hard work when big. Spot Rating: Good quality waves when all the factors come together.

Beach great for all when small, points best left to experienced surfers.

Park off Harbour Road for the north end of the beach and access through the Water of Philorth picnic site for the south.

There's a car park at the western harbour end and a few parking areas all along the bay.

September - February.

Crowd Factor: Large local crew who wait through the cold flat spells for the good days - follow etiquette. Local Vibe: Competitive. Relaxed if respectful.

There are various beachbreak peaks all the way round to the southeast end at Philorth, which is offshore in a S. Good banks by rivermouth. Fraserburgh is home to the Broch Surf Club and a long surf tradition. Park off Harbour Road for the north end of the beach and access through the Water of Philorth picnic site for the south.

Mostly OK, can be sewage after rains.

Crowded when good, rips.