Lossiemouth Reviews and Ratings

Visitor reviews of Lossiemouth surf break

• June 08, 2010
  waveshredder from United Kingdom
  

  Lossiemouth: My local break.

  Been surfing about a year now. Started there and haven't tried anywhere else yet. It's a totally safe bet for beginners if it's not too messy. Sand only on this beach, no rocks protruding from water, Nothing to hurt yourself with (except your board!)

  There are 2 car parks you can use. Both are in really close proximity to the beach. Plenty of ice cream and chip shops to get munch. Few hotels and bars.

  Lossiemouth is a 5 minute drive to closest city (Elgin) More than enough places to go out or stay the night if you find Lossie too small.

  If you're after lessons then there is a surf school that's local. Enough equipment for a group.

  Overall, great place for any level of surfing, providing the conditions are right, as with any break.

• Lossiemouth Ratings

  Based on 3 votes. Vote

  Quality on a good day: 3.0 (1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).	Consistency of surf: 3.3 (1: Lossiemouth is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Regional rating: 3.0 (1: Lossiemouth is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Scotland - East Coast. 5: the best break in Scotland - East Coast).	Difficulty level: 1.7 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
  Onshore wind: 1.5 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Lossiemouth can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other options: 1.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Lossiemouth, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
  Wind and kite surfing: 3.0 (1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Lossiemouth are often excellent).	Water quality: 2.3 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
  Crowds: 3.7 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Lossiemouth is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 3.7 (1: Getting to Lossiemouth requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
  Scenery: 4.5 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).	Local attitude: 4.0 (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
  Accommodation: 4.0 (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Lossiemouth for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).	Camping: 3.0 (1: Camping at Lossiemouth is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
  Entertainment: 4.0 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Lossiemouth is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).	Equipment and repairs: 5.0 (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
  Eating: 3.0 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Lossiemouth, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).	Drinking: 5.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Lossiemouth where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

  Based on 3 votes. Vote