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“My experience at White Sands was that it’s heavily localised but if you are good at surfing and know the rules then you’ll get your waves.”
Callum from UNITED KINGDOM - 11 Jan 2018
White Sands Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 4 votes and 5 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 1.7(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: 1.7(1: White Sands is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 1.0(1: White Sands is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Scotland - East Coast. 5: the best break in Scotland - East Coast). |
Difficulty Level: 3.7(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: White Sands can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at White Sands, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at White Sands are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: White Sands is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.7(1: Getting to White Sands 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: 1.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 1.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 1.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near White Sands for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at White Sands is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 1.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: White Sands is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 1.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at White Sands, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near White Sands where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“I have surfed White Sands for a few years if you know what your doing and don't get in the way of the locals then you won't get grief; it's the same at any spot in the U.K. Respect locals and understand how a lineup works. Heavy rip on a south swelland wide sets catch you out on a north swell. First section us good but it's well exposed to wind as it's a 5 minute paddle across the channel, plus Great Whites. Welcome to Scotland, now go home.”
Jaimee from UNITED KINGDOM - 22 Sep 2017
“Good when it's bigger, generally a really nice wally wave.
Some of the locals are absolute legends, others have pretty nasty entitlement complexes. It's definitely one of the more 'perfect' waves on the coast, but that also makes it a little boring. Go exploring lads, there are a lot of funky and fun waves in the area.”
local from UNITED KINGDOM - 15 Aug 2015
“Glad to see you had a wonderful time Bobby. lol”
chris from UNITED KINGDOM - 23 Apr 2011
“Not consistent at all and very exposed. When surfing this spot it was fat, slow and not very powerful, and I was met by 10 surfers who wer shall we say not the most welcoming bunch of fellows/ locals: snaked hassled and dropped to many times to remember. Don't think my presence was much appreciated. There are far better quietr spots up the coast. I won't be returning here again!”
Bobby deniro from UNITED KINGDOM - 23 Dec 2010
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