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.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Fun spot for all, beginners watch out for rips in anything but tiny waves.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Chilled.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Can get busy, but generally mellow.
Spot Rating
Fun
Beachbreak that can be excellent but depends on the banks which shift and form around groynes and rivermouth.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Hard work in anything but small waves.
Water Quality
Fair
Can be polluted after rains.
Hazards
Long shore drift and strong rips a problem, plus many groynes.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
Plenty of Beachfront parking.
Bottom
Sand with groynes.
Best Season
December - February.
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