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East Sands is the main action but can shut down on a dropping tide, while rising mid tide is better.
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St Andrews
A town-beach surf system at St Andrews, split across East Sands and West Sands, with unreliable waves, a winter bias, and a very local day-use feel. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for St Andrews in East Coast.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationEast Coast, GB
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West Sands is usually emptier but the current can pull hard toward the river Eden, and the whole setup can still feel crowded when the surf is on.
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