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An often-busy beachbreak at the southern end of the east coast, its popularity is enhanced by its close proximity to Edinburgh. Due to its slightly sheltered position, it takes a good swell pushing down the North Sea to start working. When it does, the rock reef at the southern end really draws the crowds. A good alternative is the decent, often hollow left breaking off the northern end of the bay, while peaks breaking along the length of the beach - dependent on the banks - means this is a flexible spot for a range of abilities (all of which will be present).
-- Chris Nelson
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sand and rock patches
beginner-intermediate
shortboard, fish, longboard
autumn
simple
large crowds
indifferent
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There are a couple of basic cafes at the Pease Bay Holiday Home Park, while heading south, St Vedas Hotel at Coldingham Bay has a 'surfers bar' overlooking the beach. For more choices drive north to the Dunbar.
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The Anchorage B+B overlooking Pease Bay, run by a surfing family, is a relaxed spot with awesome views. If you ask, they'll even send you off for the day with a packed lunch. Dunbar, just to the north also has several options from B&Bs to campsites.
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About 10 miles south St Abbs is famed for its diving. Otherwise your best bet is to head to cultural capital Edinburgh, around an hour's drive westward. There you'll find everything from history and castles to cinemas and skateparks. Livingstone, just west of Edinburgh, is home to a classic concrete skate park and one of Britain's best-loved spots.
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St Vedas Surf Shop in Coldingham Bay to the south sells and hires the basics while Puro Nectar in Dunbar, about 12 miles north has a wider range.
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