Scottish SUP Guide - Number Twenty

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Scottish SUP Guide - Number Twenty - Lunan Bay

Matt Gambles • 30 April 2020

Lunan Bay

Probably the jewel in the crown of the East Coast's beaches, this huge horseshoe bay is halfway between Arbroath and Montrose on the Angus Coast. With a central car park, just a wander over the views from the water, a cafe and camp site, it's a great destination. The view from the top of the dunes is spectacular with cliffs rising at both ends of the beach.

In perfect conditions, a paddle to the north from the main beach and up to the ruined Boddin Lime Kilns makes a great day out. Paddling through rock pools, under cliffs and through kelp beds, all in spectacular coastal scenery, this is a fantastic, through committing paddle.

Lunan Bay is one of the East Coast's top surfing destinations, with plenty of powerful peaks along its length. It's best on the pushing tide from Mid to High, as it doesn't tend to work at Low tide.

Watch out for strong rips when there is surf here, especially around the entrance to Lunan Burn where it's drains into the sea. Also be aware that the prevailing wind is offshore on Scotland's East Coast.

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