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Balmedie Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Aberdeen in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, S wind.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Aberdeen |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, S |
| Coordinates | 57.2515, -2.0363 |
About Balmedie Beach
The water conditions vary quite considerably making this an interesting spot to visit. It will definitely test all your skills. With sandbanks stretching far out from the shore wave conditions vary throughout the day ranging from flat water to head height during the same wind conditions. Sometimes there can be a rip but this varies at different parts of the beach.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Balmedie Beach offers open ocean conditions with SE, S wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Balmedie Beach?
If you are coming in by air fly to Aberdeen Airprot. Taxi or bus in to Aberdeen where there is a great night life all through the year. The locals are quite friendly but think anyone wanting to play in the north sea must have a few links missing. To get to Balmedie take the bus/taxi or blag a lift north on the A92. 3 miles north of the city center you come to the Bridge of Don. 4 Miles north of this there will be a sign to Balmedie on your right. You'll be able to see the sea on your right all the way. If its on your left you are heading south! When you get to Balmedie just head straight for the beach. With so much space you can set up virtually anywhere. Access to the beach is via the country park car park which is basically the end of the road when you head for the beach at Balmedie.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.