Lossiemouth surf guide

Lossiemouth is a long, flat beach that stretches about six miles east from the rivermouth breakwater. It's generally not the most consistent surf spot, but it can provide some fun sessions. The area has a mix of sand and pebbles, with the beach being sandy at the rivermouth end and turning to pebbles as you move along. If you’re looking to surf here, the best time to hit it is from September through February when the North Sea starts producing better swells.

To catch waves, Lossiemouth needs a decent swell, ideally from the North or East, to get things going. The spot can handle swell sizes from around 2ft (0.6m) to 6ft (1.8m), and you can expect both left and right waves. When conditions are right at low to mid tide, you can find some fun little peaks, especially at the north end and near the breakwater. There are some decent low tide lefts available, but access can be tricky due to a closed footbridge, which means you may need to change your parking plans and paddle across the river to get to the beach.

The crowd factor is not bad, often quiet, giving you space to spread out and enjoy the waves. You might meet some friendly locals who are generally welcoming. Most surfers here are either beginners or intermediates. The beach is suited for different types of boards, including shortboards, fish, funboards, longboards, and even SUPs or bodyboards. Just remember that when the swell picks up, paddling can get easier when it's smaller, but you’ll find yourself duck-diving more as the size increases.