Aberdeen Beach Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SE, E, NE

Wind

W

Surf Height

Thigh to head high.

Tide

All tides but best at low.

Aberdeen Beach Surf Guide

A 3 mile long stretch of sand that runs north from the mouth of the River Dee with a number of banks that work through the tides, sculpted in part by the obvious impediment of groynes built to lessen beach erosion. Sandbars also form around the mouth of the River Don at the northern end of the Esplanade. Obviously beware of rips.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Chilled.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Can get busy, but generally mellow.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Beachbreak that can be excellent but depends on the banks which shift and form around groynes and rivermouth.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Hard work in anything but small waves.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Can be polluted after rains.

Hazards

Long shore drift and strong rips a problem, plus many groynes.

Access

Plenty of Beachfront parking.

Bottom

Sand with groynes.

Best Season

December - February.

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