West Sands
Scotland East · United Kingdom
Long beach breakgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
St Andrews' beach, works on NE swell. Best wind — SW.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Long beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | northeast |
| Working swell | from north — east |
| Coordinates | 56.353, -2.818 |
FAQ
Is West Sands good for beginners?
Yes, West Sands works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for West Sands today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#scotland-east/st-andrews-west-sands. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Scotland East
- Belhaven Bay — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Thorntonloch — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Pease Bay — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Coldingham Bay — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates