Saltcoats is the surf town on the North Ayrshire coast — a reliable beach break that works on most westerly swells, with the adjoining harbour and seafront walks for the days when the waves aren't there. The break is small by Atlantic standards but consistent enough to have a steady local crew.
The picks below are ranked against current swell and wind. Saltcoats fires on cross-shore offshores and goes flat on big onshore days — the score tells you which mode you're in right now.
Saltcoats, North Ayrshire
Reliable beach break on the Firth of Clyde. Works on most W swells with light E winds.