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Gullane is a kiteboarding spot near Edinburgh in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W wind.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Edinburgh |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | W |
| Coordinates | 56.0396, -2.8415 |
About Gullane
Normally pretty flat - has a slight chop in high winds but can have a large swell breaking on the easterly point in the right conditions (which only occur 2 or 3 times per year) and can rival a good point break. Water is always cold. It does not suffer from turbulence due to high cliffs which both Peasebay and Seacliff do (despite being better surf breaks). The current tends to move from west to east particularly on outgoing tide but there are no unusual strong ripe currents unless there is a large swell. Very few other kiters or windsurfers. The reef to the far right of bay can provide the most remarkable right hander point break (long board wave) on a large southerly swell.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Gullane offers open ocean conditions with W wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Gullane?
Go through the center of Gullane (Edinburgh Airport 40 mins) towards the beach and park in the public car park (fee payable) and walk down through the dunes.
Hazards at Gullane
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.