Yahoo News Aberdeenshire beach named the best in Scotland and in UK's top 10 for surfers
An Aberdeenshire beach has been ranked among the UK's top 10 for surfers, sitting among some of the most popular locations in the country.
With summer finally here, many of us are looking forward to hitting some of the most beautiful north-east beaches, enjoying the best of what our coastlines have to offer.
And there are fewer better ways to do that than a day or weekend of surfing - a sport that’s synonymous with summer, adventure, keeping fit and taking a carefree attitude to life, all at the same time.
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Outdoor apparel brand D-Robe has dug into the data to find the UK’s best surfing spots - whether you’re a long-time pro or curious beginner.
And they found Fraserburgh Beach to be among some of the best in the UK, with only one Scottish beach making the top 10.
The sandy beach was praised for its water quality and surf quality, as well as cleanliness, taking sixth place in the ranking narrowly missing out on a top five spot.
Looking at a range of factors such as surfer ratings, water cleanliness, accessibility, photogenicity and average levels of wind, sunlight and pollution, they calculated an overall index score for each beach out of 100, before rounding up the 10 best UK beaches if you’re looking to include this sport on your summer bucket list.
The Broch scored 63.1 in sixth, only 0.1 behind Polzeath in Cornwall who took fifth place, with Cornwall dominating the list with five beaches in the top 10.
Westward Ho in Devon claimed top spot ahead of nearby Croyde in second, with Porthtowan and Trevone Bay both in Cornwall claiming third and fourth respectively.
Matt Salkeld, spokesperson for outdoor robe experts D-Robe, said: "It’s incredible the number of surf-ready beaches that we’re privileged to have access to here in the UK.
"From families to friend groups; professionals to beginners, there’s something for everyone in our top 10 list of British surfing coastlines.
"No matter which corner of the UK you choose to surf, remember that water temps vary throughout the year - sometimes reaching as low as 6° in colder months but can exceed 20° in the summer.
"Always check the temp of the water where you’re going to surf, and wear a quality wetsuit as well as neoprene hood, gloves and boots in the winter and early spring.
"Our Beaufort dry robe was designed to encapsulate both form and function - keeping you protected from the elements without sacrificing on style or luxury.
"Whether you’re taking a break between waves or simply enjoying a casual beach walk, the versatility of our robes will always have your back, making it a must-have on your beach weekend trip!"
The UK's top 10 surfing spots
Westward Ho! in Devon, England - 66.4 points out of 100
Croyde in Devon, England - 64.4 out of 100
Porthtowan in Cornwall, England - 64.4 out of 100
Trevone Bay in Cornwall, England - 63.9 out of 100
Polzeath in Cornwall, England - 63.2 out of 100
Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland - 63.1 out of 100
Whitesands Bay in Pembrokeshire, Wales - 62.6 out of 100
Widemouth Bay in Cornwall, England - 62.5 out of 100
Crooklets Bude in Cornwall, England - 62.5 out of 100
Newgale in Pembrokeshire, Wales - 61.6 out of 100
*All the beaches in the top 10 list are Blue Flag beaches, ranking high for water quality in D-Robe's analysis.
