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Kitesurfing Fraserburgh Beach

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Wind & Conditions

Kite spot on the North Sea coast at Fraserburgh, NE Scotland. Best in W wind (offshore for surfers, cross-shore for kiters on the bay) and NW swell; NE also works. Sandy beach with clear water. Season Apr–Oct best; winter storms. Cold North Sea: 5 mm suit year-round. Aberdeenshire surf/kite hub.

About Fraserburgh Beach

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station is located in the harbour town of Fraserburgh, in the north-east corner of Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Fraserburgh Beach.

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Fraserburgh Beach, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Scotland

Lat: 57.6936, Lon: -2.0028

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Drinking water

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Kobani Chicken Restaurant
  • Balaclava Bar Bar / Café
  • Cheers Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Fraserburgh Beach?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Fraserburgh Beach — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Fraserburgh Beach suitable for beginner kiters?

Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.

What wind direction works at Fraserburgh Beach?

Kite spot on the North Sea coast at Fraserburgh, NE Scotland. Best in W wind ... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at Fraserburgh Beach?

Kite size at Fraserburgh Beach depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Fraserburgh Beach?

Safety at Fraserburgh Beach depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.

See if Fraserburgh Beach is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

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You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Fraserburgh Beach is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

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