Fife Surfing beaches

The beach guide has 5 surfing beaches listed in Fife. Check here for all surfing beaches in the UK

  • St Andrews West Sands ©

    1. St Andrews West Sands Beach

    West Sands is the largest and best-known beach in St Andrew's, surprisingly one of the sunniest and driest places in Britain.

    The south end of the two-mile-long sandy beach featured in the opening sequence of Oscar-winning film,…

  • St Andrews East Sands ©

    2. St Andrews East Sands Beach

    Located on the south side of the old harbour, St. Andrews East Sands is a popular beach destination for both locals and visitors to Fife. The sandy beach has a path on the inland side, making it an ideal location for walkers. It is…

  • Aberdour-Silver Sands ©

    3. Aberdour-Silver Sands Beach

    Aberdour Silver Sands is a small, sandy beach with good views of the islands of Inchmickery and Inchcolm. Backed by woodland the beach has a very tranquil feel. An excellent section of the Fife Coastal Path passes behind the beach.

    As…

  • Burntisland ©

    4. Burntisland Beach

    A sand and rock beach east of Burntisland, overlooking the Firth of Forth. Plenty of facilites including a leisure centre, seaside park, crazy golf, bouncy castles and an annual summer fairground.

  • Elie Woodhaven (Ruby Bay) ©

    5. Elie Woodhaven (Ruby Bay)

    A quiet and sheltered sandy beach with easy access to a range of facilities. 

    Backed by dunes, with views over the Firth of Forth. Great walking in the surrounding countryside.