The Wave
Best on southeast swell with west offshore wind.
The bay is surfable at all stages of the tide, but the water is cold and the guide flags poor water quality.
Winter and spring are the best seasons, and the line-up is usually quiet.
Surf GuideEast Coast
Nigg Bay
Nigg Bay is an Aberdeen-side cove beachbreak with a real surf identity, cold water, and low crowd pressure, sitting east of the harbour entrance. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Nigg Bay in East Coast.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationEast Coast, GB
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