Surf Forecast Shit Pipe
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Shit Pipe surfspot characteristics
Swell Window
NW | N
Optimal Swell Direction
N
Swell Size
3ft - 3ft
Breaks over
rockLedge
Wave type
reef
Wave direction
left | right
Optimal Wind Direction
S
Best Tides at
mid | high
More about Shit Pipe surfspot
The fun, split peak reef across the river from famous Thurso East is known as Shit Pipe, thanks to the peat coloured outflow. It’s a little more offshore in SW winds that ruffle the longer right walls and the shorter, steeper left. West swell wont get in unless it is huge. Untaxing wave suitable for intermediates. The beachbreak here is usually rubbish.
Water quality is okay although the river can bring chunks of ice in winter. Ample parking by harbour where the surf shop cafe is.