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Atlantic Reach Whitecross TR8 4LX
15 Golf Lodges is a stylish, four bedroom, two-storey holiday cottage which sleeps up to 8 people. The propertyRead more
Trenance Mawgan Porth TR8 4DA
Small family run hotels are a dying breed in Cornwall, but with three generations of genuine hospitality in theRead more
Rock Hill Georgeham EX33 1JW
Breakers Georgeham is a Surfers place. Great for adults and teenagers alike, all with the common joy of surfing. WeRead more
14 Morrison Park BT56 8HZ
Fairmount Coast Cottage is a luxurious 5* NITB certified 4 bedroomed, self-catering establishment in Portrush, County Antrim. The CottageRead more
Homefield Backpackers, Bay View Ave. Bundoran, Co. Donegal
Welcome to Homefield Backpackers located just one minutes walk from the world famous ‘peak’. We offer Competitive rates. LocatedRead more
Trelyon Avenue near Porthmeor Beach TR26 2AA
Hotel St Eia is a family run hotel in the heart of St Ives and is popular with visitingRead more
84 Crantock Street TR7 1JW
Smarties’ is the perfect place to stay. With an easy going, chilled out vibe created by Jackie, it’s probablyRead more
2 Braehead House KW14 8BN
The Townhouse, Thurso offers surfers the convenience of self-catering accommodation perfectly located by Thurso beach. Less than a minuteRead more
Trewinda LodgeSurf 17 Eliot Gardens TR7 2QT
We are situated in a quiet tree lined avenue minutes walk from the beach. We are just a fewRead more
23 Argyll Road BH5 1EB
Built in 1890 this traditional Victorian building has been fully refurbished to boutique standard in January 2007, all roomsRead more
Headland Road TR7 1HN
Carnmarth Hotel combines the glory of a classic British cliff-top hotel with the best of modern facilities and furnishingsRead more
Esplanade Road Pentire TR7 1PS
A quality family hotel in Cornwall Welcome to The Esplanade Hotel – a modern, family hotel situated at the world-famousRead more
57 Killerton Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8EW, United Kingdom
Come and stay with us, Sean & Janine. Our place is welcoming and relaxed. Your visit to Cornwall canRead more
Penkerris Penwinnick Rd St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0PA
Penkerris is a lovely old house with many of the original features. It offers great value for money andRead more
Bundoran Surf Co. Main Street, Bundoran, Co.Donegal, Ireland.
Bundoran Surf Co is a surf school, surf lodge and surf shop located in Bundoran, Co. Donegal, the surf capital ofRead moreTel: +44 (0)1224 582255 | Email: reservations@aberdeendouglas.com | Web: www.aberdeendouglas.com
Tel: 01224 633339 | Email: info@patiohotels.com | Web: www.patiohotels.com
Tel: +44 (0)1224 630404
Tel: 01224 712275 | Email: info@craighaar.co.uk | Web: www.craighaarhotel.com
Tel: 01224 623500 | Email: reservations@hieaberdeen.co.uk | Web: www.hieaberdeen.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1224 770011 | Email: jackie.smith@marriotthotels.co.uk | Web: www.marriott.com
Tel: 01330 824884 | Email: relax@raemoir.com | Web: www.raemoir.com
Tel: 01224 877000 | Email: reservations.aberdeenaltens@thistle.co.uk
Tel: 01224 725252 | Email: reservations.aberdeenairport@thistle.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1467 621643 | Email: res.thainstone@crerarmgmt.com | Web: www.swallow-hotels.com/hotels/thainstone-house
Tel: 01224 646988
Tel: 01224 647995 | Email: dianeburnett@burnettsguesthouse.co.uk | Web: www.a1tourism.com/uk/burnetts.html
Tel: 01224 722243 | Email: enquiry@lawsonlets.com | Web: www.lawsonlets.com
Tel: AB15 9QQ | Email: enquiries@hiltonselfcatering.co.uk | Web: www.hiltonselfcatering.co.uk
Tel: 07714 984094
Tel: 01224 582255 | Email: reservations@aberdeendouglas.com | Web: www.aberdeendouglas.com
Tel: 0800 221 222 | Email: look@Marriott.com | Web: www.marriott.co.uk/Channels/hotels-uk/hotels/travel/abzap-aberdeen-marriott-hotel
Tel: 01289 307107 | Email: info@northumbrianwigwams.com | Web: www.northumbrianwigwams.com
Tel: 01289 381217 | Email: johngregson@micro-plus-web.net | Web: www.lindisfarne.org.uk/beachcomber/campsite.htm
Tel: 01261 812228 | Email: banff.caravanpark@aberdeenshire.gov.uk | Web: www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/caravanparks/locations/banff.asp
Tel: 0871 6412019 | Email: enquiries@parkdeanholidays.co.uk
Tel: 01425 278807 | Email: enquiries@highcliffecastle.co.uk | Web: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk
Tel: 01202 291472 | Email: info@tudorgrangehotel.co.uk | Web: www.tudorgrangehotel.co.uk
Tel: 01202 397537 | Email: enquiries@rosscourthotel.co.uk | Web: www.rosscourthotel.co.uk
Tel: 01202 425370 | Email: enquiries@avalon-beach-hotel.com | Web: www.avalon-beach-hotel.co.uk
Tel: 01202 396585 | Email: enquiries@clarendonlodge.co.uk | Web: www.clarendonlodge.co.uk/
Tel: 01202 557363 | Email: info@hermitage-hotel.co.uk | Web: www.hermitage-hotel.co.uk
Tel: 01202 395285 | Email: info@thehostelinn.co.uk | Web: www.thehostelinn.co.uk
Tel: 01202 290111 | Email: info@thechelseahotel.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 558426 | Email: info@bournemouthselfcatering.co.uk | Web: www.bournemouthselfcatering.co.uk
Tel: 01202 552262 | Email: trouville@younghotels.com | Web: www.younghotels.com
Tel: 01202 558048 | Email: Info@AshleighHotel.co.uk | Web: www.ashleighhotel.co.uk
Tel: 01202 551105 | Email: stay@fairmounthotel.co.uk | Web: www.fairmounthotel.co.uk
Tel: 01202 291923 | Email: info@parksideguesthouse.co.uk | Web: www.parksideguesthouse.co.uk
Tel: 01202 423396 | Email: stay@beach-lodge.co.uk | Web: www.beach-lodge.co.uk
Tel: 00353 66 915 14 34 | Email: hostel@grapevinedingle.com | Web: www.grapevinedingle.com
Tel: 00353 66 915 14 54 | Email: info@dingleaccommodation.com | Web: www.dingleaccommodation.eu
Tel: 00353 66 9151044 | Email: info@rainbowhosteldingle.com | Web: www.rainbowhosteldingle.com
Tel: 00353 66 9151105 | Email: patrickcurran@ancapalldubh.com | Web: www.ancapalldubh.com
Tel: +353 (0)66 713 8257 | Email: lynescottages@eircom.net
Tel: 00353 66 915 14 34 | Email: hostel@grapevinedingle.com | Web: www.grapevinedingle.com
Tel: 01273 224300 | Email: bookings@devere-hotels.com | Web: www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Tel: 01273 308779 | Email: enquiries@bestofbrighton.co.uk | Web: www.bestofbrighton.co.uk
Tel: 01273 694922 | Email: info@colsonhouse.co.uk | Web: www.colsonhouse.co.uk
Tel: 01273 605310 | Email: rooms@ainsleyhotel.com | Web: www.ainsleyhotel.com
Tel: 01288 352563 | Email: sandymouthbay@dolphinholidays.co.uk | Web: www.sandymouthbay.co.uk
Tel: 01288 354244 | Email: info@efforddown.co.uk | Web: www.efforddown.co.uk
Tel: 01288 352017 | Email: reception@upperlynstone.co.uk | Web: www.upperlynstone.co.uk/
Tel: 01288 321 354 | Email: info@penstoweholidays.co.uk | Web: www.penstoweholidays.co.uk/
Tel: 01288 353923 | Email: info@surfhaven.co.uk | Web: www.surfhaven.co.uk
Tel: 01288 353214 | Email: info@sunrise-bude.co.uk | Web: www.sunrise-bude.co.uk
Tel: 01288 275006 | Email: STAY@BEACHMODERN.COM | Web: beachmodern.com/
Tel: 01288 361428 | Email: ashsurfuk@yahoo.com
Tel: 01288 361437 | Web: www.widemouthbayholidayvillage.co.uk
Tel: 01288 361297 | Email: info@bangorsorganic.co.uk | Web: www.bangorsorganic.co.uk
Tel: 01288 352069 | Email: enquiries@wooda.co.uk | Web: www.wooda.co.uk
Tel: 01288 331202 | Email: info@westwoolleyfarm.co.uk | Web: www.westwoolleyfarm.co.uk
Tel: 01288 352205 | Email: eileen@wyvernhouse.co.uk | Web: www.wyvernhouse.co.uk
Tel: 01288 361731 | Email: info@shorething-bb-cornwall.co.uk | Web: www.shorething-bb-cornwall.co.uk
Tel: 01847 894575 | Email: info@sandras-backpackers.co.uk | Web: www.sandras-backpackers.co.uk
Tel: 01847 895782 (season) 01955 607771 (off season) | Web: www.highland.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/tourism/caravanandcampsites/thursocaravan.htm
Tel: 01847 821656 | Email: info@st-clair-arms-hotel.co.uk | Web: www.st-clair-arms-hotel.co.uk
Tel: 01847 831641 | Email: info@ulbsterarmshotel.co.uk | Web: www.ulbsterarmshotel.co.uk
Tel: 01847 821694 | Email: info@greenlandhouse.co.uk | Web: www.greenlandhouse.co.uk
Tel: 0845 456 6399
Tel: 07734665166 | Email: caithnessholidayhomes@googlemail.com
Tel: 01847 894751 | Email: info@watersidehouse.org | Web: www.watersidehouse.org
Tel: 01847 895960 | Email: t.sutherland007@btinternet.com
Tel: 01834 871260 | Email: enquiry@meadowside2000.co.uk | Web: www.meadowside2000.co.uk
Tel: 01437 720712 | Web: www.stdavidscottages.co.uk/Treswni%20Fach.htm
Tel: 01437 720234 | Email: davies@treginnis.co.uk | Web: www.treginnis.co.uk/tymortimer/index.htm
Tel: 01437-710304 | Email: scamford@aol.com | Web: www.folkeston.co.uk/
Tel: 028 7084 9077 | Email: info@downhillhostel.com | Web: www.downhillhostel.com
Tel: 01723 583171 | Email: info@caytontouring.co.uk | Web: www.caytonvillagecaravanpark.co.uk
Tel: 0161 6131938 | Email: andrew@windsorholidayflats.com | Web: www.windsorholidayflats.com
Tel: 01723 890437 | Email: info@humblebeefarm.co.uk | Web: www.humblebeefarm.co.uk
Tel: 01723 582206 | Email: enquiries@crowsnestcaravanpark.com | Web: www.crowsnestcaravanpark.com
Tel: 01723 375191 | Email: info@hotelhelaina.co.uk | Web: www.hotelhelaina.co.uk
Tel: 01723 374747 | Email: info@rocksidehotel.co.uk | Web: www.rocksidehotel.co.uk
Tel: 01723 583799 | Email: killerbyhall@btconnect.com | Web: www.killerbyoldhall.co.uk/
Tel: 01723 516 700 | Email: info@bedwyns.co.uk | Web: www.bedwyns.co.uk
Tel: 01723 862166 | Email: info@arosacamping.co.uk | Web: www.arosacamping.co.uk/
Tel: 01723 372728
Coldingham Bay is an east north easterly facing beach break, which enables it to work from large north westerly swells, medium to large north easterly swells to easterly swells right round to a south easterly, which means it will pick up most of the swells going around the east coast and is offshore in westerly winds. A clean beach with a good little wave and some good lefts.
Close enough to Edinburgh to warrant some weekend warrior wave surfaris, Coldingham Bay provides a good safe bet where there are waves about. A short surf trip here can be done on a budget, with accommodation generally being self-catering or camping style. There are still surf shops and schools to be had, but this is a quieter surfing outpost, ideal as a base for a surfing holiday exploring what the north east and Scotland has to offer surfing-wise.
Break type: Sand
Offshore wind direction: Westerly
Swell direction: North easterly
Wave direction: Left
Ability: All
Water quality: Good
Lifeguard service: No
National Trust:No
• Crowds.
• Some rocks.
• Hotel.
• Surf shop.
• Parking.
• Toilets.
