KiteGlobeSt. Andrews West Sands
St. Andrews West Sands is a kiteboarding spot near Edinburgh in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, E, SE wind.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Edinburgh |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, E, SE |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Coordinates | 56.3642, -2.8146 |
About St. Andrews West Sands
Flat to choppy water. Tidal beach, so water will be shallow depending on tides. Lots of sandbars creating nice flat water. Look out for currents in the bay channel. St Andrews does get waves and swell too. It needs a low pressure off in the East for a while but it does get swell from time to time (3-5 ft). Waves are ok, but never clean enough for proper surfing (head down to the harbor beach for this).
What are the wind and water conditions?
St. Andrews West Sands offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, E, SE wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to St. Andrews West Sands?
From Edinburgh up north on M90, then Northeast on A92 and A91 towards St. Andrews. Follow signs to the golf course and get to the ocean road (West Sands Road) and drive up north to the end. Drive all the way down the beach road and park on the grassy area at the end. No parking charges! There is also a bus station in the town itself.
Hazards at St. Andrews West Sands
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.