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“I have surfed this beach for the last 24 years, and the best swell direction is North east, easterly, the waves break better when the swell has more of an easterly direction and the winds are off shore and light, Belhaven can be frustrating as the sand bars are constantly shifting coupled with some large tides the conditions can change rapidly, and larger swells can be hard work due to lots of white water.”
Dave k from UNITED KINGDOM - 22 Dec 2014
Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 10 votes and 2 reviews. 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: 3.5(1: Dunbar/Belhaven Bay is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Dunbar/Belhaven Bay is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Scotland - East Coast. 5: the best break in Scotland - East Coast). |
Difficulty Level: 2.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Dunbar/Belhaven Bay can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Dunbar/Belhaven Bay, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 4.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Dunbar/Belhaven Bay are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.2(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Dunbar/Belhaven Bay is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Dunbar/Belhaven Bay 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: 4.3(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.3(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Dunbar/Belhaven Bay for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.0(1: Camping at Dunbar/Belhaven Bay 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: Dunbar/Belhaven Bay is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.3(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.7(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Dunbar/Belhaven Bay, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Dunbar/Belhaven Bay where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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