St Andrews West surf guide
Surf: Mellow, shifty, slow-breaking peaks, great for beginners. Occasionally lines up but only moderately consistent.
Environment: Free parking in north side of town.
Surf: General: To the south of the rivermouth breakwater and to the north of a large swaithe of folded reef, the Kinness Burn has laid down a layer of sand over the bedrock to produce this easterly facing beach break. Needs a bigger swell to work with the best waves close to the breakwater. Best on higher tides with lefts predominating. Offshore in westerly or southwesterly winds.
Tides: Mid to high.
Size: Thigh high to overhead.
Wind: SW
Swell: NE to E.
Bottom: Sand covered reef.
Paddling: Hard work when bigger.
Spot Rating: Can be fun, not classic.
Access: Parking overlooking the beach by the slipway.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: Pretty quiet.
Local Vibe: Friendly.
Environment: Variable, especially when the sewage system becomes overwhelmed.
Hazards: Rips when bigger.
Season: September - February as needs the bigger swells.