Kitesurfing Cruden Bay Aberdeenshire Northeastern Scotland United Kingdom

ABOUT THE SPOT

OVERVIEW HOW TO GO GALLERY

Kiteboarding / Kitesurfing in Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire, Northeastern Scotland United Kingdom

Best winds:

Northeast to south

Hazards:

Rocks at the southern end

Along the 17.5 km/11 mi long coastline of Aberdeenshire, there is a great spot for kite surfing, called the Cruden Bay.

Cruden bay is located at 16 km/9 mi in the north of Newburgh village. The beach is 3 km/1 mi long and it offers swallow waters and sandy sea floor.

Photo source

Because of the straight and rich sand, the beach is suitable for kite-boarding and kite lands-boarding. Best winds are north-east to south and you can access the beach via the wooden bridge over the river. Be careful when your activity is at the southern end of the spot, since there are rocks, which cannot be apparent to bare eye at high tides.

There are free of charge facilities to use, such as toilets and a car park. Accommodation can be found in the village as shops too.

RELATED SPOTS /

Kiteboarding / Kitesurfing

ADD COMMENT

Pigeon Point, Tobago

by xtreme spots 12/05/2015

/ Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is an island country that is situated just off the coast of northeastern Venezuela. Both Trinidad and Tobago islands surprise visitors with their unspoiled natural beauty that is not found in most of the other Caribbean islands. The climate here is classified as tropical with two seasons annually, the dry and rainy season and the winds are usually influenced by the northeast trade winds. The islands are known not only for their beautiful sandy beaches, but also for their carnivals.

Kiteboarding / Kitesurfing

ADD COMMENT

Varadero 53rd Street, Matanzas

by xtreme spots 12/05/2015

/ Cuba

Cuba nestles at the crossroads of the Caribbean. Whether you are a nature lover or a culture vulture, it is certain that Cuba will enchant you with its unparalleled beauty. Havana is the capital city of Cuba and the largest one in the Caribbean with many places of historical interest, including castles, museums and cathedrals. The climate here is classified as tropical, with an average temperature of 69.8 °F/21 °C in winter and 80.6 °F/27 °C in summer.

Kiteboarding / Kitesurfing

ADD COMMENT

Peniche, Leiria

by xtreme spots 12/05/2015

/ Lisbon and Coast Portugal

Peniche is a seaside township in Portugal. It has a large harbor and it is well known as a fishing town. One of the diamonds of Peniche is the baroque Misericordia Church in the main square, where you can admire the fantastic painted ceiling with scenes from the new testament. If you want to see an old prison, then you should visit the impressive 16th century fortress. It had been used as a prison by the secret police of dictator Salazar, where political opponents were jailed.

Kiteboarding / Kitesurfing

ADD COMMENT

Alum Creek Lake, Lewis Center

by xtreme spots 23/04/2016

/ Ohio USA

Lewis Center is situated in northwestern Orange Township, in Delaware County, Ohio, USA. It is an unincorporated community standing between Columbus and Delaware.

Kiteboarding / Kitesurfing

ADD COMMENT

West Wittering, West Sussex

by xtreme spots 26/04/2016

/ South East England United Kingdom

West Sussex is located in the south of England. The climate here is classified, like in the rest of the British Isles, as oceanic climate, with chilly winters and warm summers. West Sussex offers a plethora of recreational activities and sports for visitors and locals alike.

Kiteboarding / Kitesurfing

ADD COMMENT

Myrtle Beach, Horry

by xtreme spots 30/09/2015

/ South Carolina USA

Myrtle Beach is one of the most well-known places for entertainment and relaxation. It is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States, in Horry County, South Carolina. Thanks to the city's warm subtropical climate and amazing beaches, this spot attracts nearly 14 million visitors each spring, summer and fall. Myrtle Beach has a humid subtropical climate with abundant sunshine all year-round.

OTHER SPOTS IN
Aberdeen / Dundee / Elgin / Fraserburgh / Inverness / Newburgh / Perth /

Extreme Hiking / Hiking

ADD COMMENT

Meall Buidhe, Knoydart

by xtreme spots 17/03/2015

/ Highlands and Islands United Kingdom

Meall Buidhe is an incredible mountain, which lies in the Knoydart area.

Snowboarding

ADD COMMENT

Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore

by xtreme spots 16/03/2015

/ Highlands and Islands United Kingdom

Cairngorm mountain is situated in the Highlands of Scotland. Cairngorm ski resort is one of the most popular in United Kingdom, located in United Kingdom's largest National Park. It offers some of the most beautiful routes, quite challenging however. What makes it different as a spot is that the only mountain railway or funicular is provided as a lift system. Visitors have the opportunity to choose among a wide variety of facilities, like hotels, restaurants, ski & snowboard schools and shops, at Aviemore, which is around 18 km/10 mi away.

Sailing

ADD COMMENT

Lossie East Beach, Moray

by xtreme spots 02/04/2015

/ Highlands and Islands United Kingdom

Lossie East Beach is close to Moray Firth and just 112 km / 69 mi away from Aberdeen. The village close to the beach is called Lossiemouth and you can find two great beaches there.

Mountain Biking

ADD COMMENT

The Dell, Kalamunda

by xtreme spots 25/05/2015

/ Western Australia Australia

The Dell in Kalamunda is Perth’s number one mountain bike location, at 40 km/24 mi in the east of Perth. The location offers numerous trails, centered primarily around Mount Gunjin. There are plenty of tracks on the spot, the more you ride, the more you find.

Scuba Diving

ADD COMMENT

Swan River, Perth

by xtreme spots 02/03/2016

/ Western Australia Australia

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery parklands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.

Scuba Diving

ADD COMMENT

D9 Wreck, Cockburn Sound

by xtreme spots 26/05/2015

/ Western Australia Australia

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.

Skate Boarding

ADD COMMENT

Aberdeen Skatepark, Aberdeen

by xtreme spots 20/04/2016

/ South Dakota USA

Aberdeen is the third largest city in the state of South Dakota and the county seat of Brown County. It is the principal city of the Aberdeen Micropolitan Statistical Area. Aberdeen is also the home of Northern State University.

Surfing

ADD COMMENT

Melros, Mandurah

by xtreme spots 24/07/2014

/ Western Australia Australia

Mandurah is the second-largest city in Western Australia and it is situated at about 72 km/45 mi in the south of the capital city, Perth. The climate is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. The seaside town and all the section of the coastline attract a large number of tourists and sport enthusiasts all year long.

Add your spot

Submit upcoming event

Add your profile

Be our partner

Videos

Careers

Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire

Kiteboarding / Kitesurfing in Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire, Northeastern Scotland United Kingdom

Pigeon Point, Tobago

Varadero 53rd Street, Matanzas

Peniche, Leiria

Alum Creek Lake, Lewis Center

West Wittering, West Sussex

Myrtle Beach, Horry

Meall Buidhe, Knoydart

Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore

Lossie East Beach, Moray

The Dell, Kalamunda

Swan River, Perth

D9 Wreck, Cockburn Sound

Aberdeen Skatepark, Aberdeen

Melros, Mandurah