Surf spot

Kingsbarns

Forecast conditions and map view for Kingsbarns in UK, East Scotland. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: UK, East Scotland
Coordinates: 56.2977, -2.6353

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Wave direction	SE	SE	SE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SW	SW	WSW	SE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	SE	S	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	S	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	S	SSW	S
Wave period (s)	3.1	3.3	3.8	2.8	2.7	2.8	2.9	2.9	1.9	1.9	2	2.1	2.3	2.1	2.4	3	3.3	3.5	3.8	4.2	4.4	4.5	3.1	2.8	2.5	3.1	4.5	5.2	5.5	5.8	5.8	6.1	6.2	4.8	3.5	6	6	6.2	5.8	5.8	6.8	5.7	6.9	7	7	7	5.5	4.3	4.5	4.8	5	5.2	5.4	4.2	5.2	3.5
Wave energy (kJ)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	2	5	6	7	7	5	4	2	1	2	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0
Wind speed (km/h)	14.8	14.6	5.8	5.8	8.1	17.9	22.2	17.3	19.8	20.5	14.4	17.9	23.7	17.1	20	22.6	35.3	36.8	39.7	30.5	24.8	23.6	24.7	19.6	19.4	16.8	15.5	22.6	14	15.3	20.4	10	26	18.3	17.3	31	31.7	29.9	31.8	31.5	30	30.8	30.1	36.7	40.3	38.9	32.2	41.3	35.6	45.2	38.2	39.5	41.5	50.2	41.5	43
Wind direction	SSEOffshore	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWBlown out	SWBlown out	WSWBlown out	WSWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	WCross	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WCross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	ENECross	SEOffshore	SEOffshore	SWCross-off	WSWCross	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WCross-on	WCross-on	WCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	SWCross	WSWBlown out	SWBlown out	SWBlown out	SWCross-off	SSWBlown out	SBlown out	SWBlown out	WSWBlown out	SWBlown out	SWBlown out	WSWBlown out	WSWBlown out	SWBlown out

Kingsbarns, East Scotland, UK is a scenic surf spot on the Fife coast, not far from St Andrews. It’s a beachbreak with a mix of sand and some reef/rock influence, set in a beautiful open bay with a classic Scottish coastline feel.

Wave type

Mostly beachbreak
Can offer clean, punchy peaks when the sandbanks line up
Conditions can be variable, with shape and quality changing as sand shifts

Best conditions

Generally works best with a solid swell and a good wind direction
Offshore or light offshore winds help clean it up
As with much of Scotland, winter tends to bring the most consistent and powerful surf

Skill level

Often better for intermediate to advanced surfers
Can still be surfed by beginners on smaller, mellower days, but conditions can get powerful and cold

Hazards / things to watch

Cold water year-round
Possible strong currents
Some rocks/reef sections may be present depending on the exact takeoff zone
Can be exposed to weather and swell, so conditions may change quickly

Vibe

Usually a quiet, natural spot with a more local and low-key atmosphere
Great coastal scenery and a proper North Sea surf experience

Good to know

A thick wetsuit, boots, gloves, and hood are often needed, especially outside summer
Best to check swell, wind, tide, and local reports before heading out