Peterhead to St Combs is a rarely surfed stretch of northeast Scotland coast with both point and beach potential, breaking over sand. It's a raw, exposed setting: strong currents run along the shore, and the St Fergus gas terminal, Europe's largest, sits on this part of the coast.
When It Works
The banks here are beach breaks over sand, offering up both lefts and rights. The spot draws swell from north through east-northeast to southeast, with a northeast swell the best match. It's usable from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.
Wind and Tide
Look for a southwest offshore wind to clean things up. The beach can work through most of the tide, across low, mid, and high, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Access
This is a hard-to-reach stretch with only a few roads leading in, so it sees little surf traffic. Once you get there, you'll find free roadside parking.
