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St Andrews West

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Ideal surf conditions at St Andrews West

Swell window
NE, SE
Best swell direction
NE
Swell size
1ft - 4ft
Swell breaks over
Sand
Wave types
Beach
Wave directions
Left, Right
Wind window
SW
Best tides at
Low, Mid
Skill Level
Beginner
Seasons
Autumn, Winter
Board types
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard

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.

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