Troon sits halfway up the South Ayrshire coast, with the long sweep of South Beach running south toward Prestwick and the wider sands of Barassie stretching north. The bay is sheltered enough for calm-day SUP and family swims, while the open beach further up at Barassie is a regular spot for Ayrshire kitesurfers when a steady cross-shore wind sets in.
The picks below are everything in our catalogue based in Troon or just north at Barassie, ranked by live conditions right now. To plan further ahead use the time picker on the main planner — Saturday morning kite forecasts and Sunday SUP windows are both worth a look.
Troon, South Ayrshire
Calm sheltered water at the south end of Troon. Best on a light wind day.
Troon, South Ayrshire
Community coastal rowing club rowing St Ayles skiffs from Troon Yacht Haven since 2012, with club sessions open to all abilities. A Scottish Coastal Rowing Association club and registered Scottish charity (SC053973).
Troon, South Ayrshire
Full-time kitesurfing school teaching beginner-to-advanced courses at Troon South Beach and Barassie (North) Beach, with 1-3 day courses, coaching and equipment sales.
Troon, South Ayrshire
An 8 km (5-mile) waymarked walk from Troon South Beach following the Wrack Road across Royal Troon Golf Course, past Crosbie Kirk and through Fullarton Woods to Loans, tracing an 18th-century smuggling route inland towards Dundonald Castle. Easy to moderate, about 2 hours, with some short steep sections.
Troon, South Ayrshire
Friendly volunteer-run club of around 250 members with six all-weather floodlit artificial grass courts at Victoria Drive. Full coaching programme for juniors and adults, with social play and competitive league tennis.
Troon, South Ayrshire
Sheltered marina on the Firth of Clyde at Troon harbour with visitor berthing, a 50-tonne boatyard, on-water fuel dock and chandlery, accessible at all states of the tide. Departure point for cruising the Clyde coast and Arran.
Barassie, South Ayrshire
Open beach favoured by Ayrshire kiters. Needs a steady cross-shore wind, ideally NW or SW.