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Thurso East

Scotland's premier wave. Cold, powerful right reef break on the north coast. Breaks in front of Thurso Castle ruins. One of the best cold-water waves in Europe.

Right reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

N, NW

Swell Size

4–12 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (S)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Advanced — Expert

Location

County

Highland

Region

Scottish Highlands

Coordinates

58.5950, -3.5185

NOAA Buoy

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