Beach BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Thurso West

Beach break west of Thurso East. Good alternative when the reef is too heavy. Multiple peaks. Same cold, powerful conditions. Less localized than the reef.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

N, NW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (S)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Highland

Region

Scottish Highlands

Coordinates

58.5960, -3.5250

NOAA Buoy

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