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Access
From Cullen turn left after the road to Fordyce. From Portsoy turn right after Glenglassaugh distillery.
English (Translate this text in English): From Cullen turn left after the road to Fordyce.<br />From Portsoy turn right after Glenglassaugh distillery.
English (Translate this text in English): From Cullen turn left after the road to Fordyce.<br />From Portsoy turn right after Glenglassaugh distillery.
English (Translate this text in English): From Cullen turn left after the road to Fordyce.&lt;br &#47;&gt;From Portsoy turn right after Glenglassaugh distillery.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessBy plane only
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Sanein
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperiencePros or kamikaze only...
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerHollow, Ordinary, Fun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth
Good wind directionSouth
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionLow tide only
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
- Sharks
- Nudist colony (France only!)
Additional Information
Acess off the **** pipe just right of the harbour.
English (Translate this text in English): Acess off the **** pipe just right of the harbour.
English (Translate this text in English): Acess off the **** pipe just right of the harbour.
English (Translate this text in English): Acess off the **** pipe just right of the harbour.
Atmosphere
3 peaks. The best one is the left near the rocky point beside the harbour. There is a right the other side of the bay. There are many peaks on the beach. Can get crowded at weekends with kayakers etc. but from oct to dec when we get the best waves the summer surfers leave the water and youll have the place nearly all to yourself.
English (Translate this text in English): 3 peaks. The best one is the left near the rocky point beside the harbour. There is a right the other side of the bay. There are many peaks on the beach. Can get crowded at weekends with kayakers etc. but from oct to dec when we get the best waves the summer surfers leave the water and youll have the place nearly all to yourself.
English (Translate this text in English): 3 peaks. The best one is the left near the rocky point beside the harbour. There is a right the other side of the bay. There are many peaks on the beach. Can get crowded at weekends with kayakers etc. but from oct to dec when we get the best waves the summer surfers leave the water and youll have the place nearly all to yourself.
English (Translate this text in English): 3 peaks. The best one is the left near the rocky point beside the harbour. There is a right the other side of the bay. There are many peaks on the beach. Can get crowded at weekends with kayakers etc. but from oct to dec when we get the best waves the summer surfers leave the water and youll have the place nearly all to yourself.
General
Rad on a good swell with hollow rights and long lefts.
English (Translate this text in English): Rad on a good swell with hollow rights and long lefts.
English (Translate this text in English): Rad on a good swell with hollow rights and long lefts.
English (Translate this text in English): Rad on a good swell with hollow rights and long lefts.
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By basque surfer , 09-06-2007
looks too soft. - I'm surprised this spot is rated pros or kamikazes ,looking at the photo it doesn't seem it,but maibe there something behind that?Dunno...looks wrong to me but I 'm not local so...