Lossie East Beach / Morayshire / United Kingdom

Situated on the Moray Firth, Lossie East Beach is in fact a man made dune bank that is great for sailing and surfing enthusiasts of all levels. Prime season is October through till April.

Lossiemouth boasts Two beaches. One is West Bay Beach which stretches for over 3 miles beyond the headland. The second, and most popular for sailing enthusiasts is East Beach, which is a large area of sand dunes which runs perpendicular between the river Lossie and the Firth. To find it, take the main road to Inverness, take a right towards Elgin, then turn left to Lossiemouth. Go through the town and over the bridge. Here you will find the East Beach.

Wind direction is generally west, south west, south which means that this spot is fairly consistent all year round for surfers and sailors alike. The wave quality is pretty normal and the swell starts to work at less than 1 meter and holds up to 4 meters. The best tide positions are mid to low tide when this creates the best swell. The waves are left and right beach breakers with the average wave ride of about 50 meters. So it is may be suited more to longboarding. Although it boasts constant winds all year round there is no real busy time

There is a bar very near East beach called “ The beach bar” which is popular with the younger generation There are also a number of hotels and shops in Lossiemouth town.

Be on the lookout for rocks especially at low tide and man made hazards such as buoys.