KiteGlobeLongniddry
📍 Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Kiteboarding spot
Longniddry 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 |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Coordinates | 55.9791, -2.9074 |
About Longniddry
Flat to choppy water. Shallow access. Best on a deep tide with WSW to W wind, no actual surf to speak of but most enjoyable small waves. There is also a huge flats area in next door Gosford Bay. Kitespot Longniddry is the closest spot to Edinburgh the Scottish Capital and therefore one of the most popular.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Longniddry offers open ocean conditions with W wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Longniddry?
From Edinburgh take A1 east and follow signs to Longniddry.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.