Just like board surfing, kayak surfing is all about getting on an ocean wave and doing moves. You can do this in any type of kayak from a sit-on-top, playboat, sea kayak, double, single or purpose made surf kayak. 

The nearest decent surf beaches are at Cruden Bay and Fraserbugh and during the summer we have regular trips to these if the conditions are right. The surf is usually best when a swell is coming onto the beach and the wind is slight and offshore. This will give clean surf and be easiest to catch the waves. Like everything else it takes a wee bit of time to build up confidence in the surf and it helps a lot if you have a reliable roll. 

There is a definite surf 'etiquete' and there is no crime to a board surfer greater than a blundering kayaker 'dropping in' and placing the boarders in danger or at least spoiling their run so stay well clear and everyone will be happy. It is very easy to lose sight of someone in surf so we need to be very carefull when taking a group surfing, safety folk on the beach and on the water are required. 

It really helps if you have a decent cag and wetsuit for surfing. The day I started to enjoy a session on the surf was the day I bought my first drysuit. A swim can be very cold at any time of the year so it pays to obtain the best kit you can afford. 

To predict what the surf will be like at the beach there is  http://magicseaweed.com/UK-Ireland-Surf-Forecast/1/  . It is fairly accurate so you can save money on fuel by looking there before travelling to the beach. Be aware though that the info is based on wavebouys so make sure that the swell direction is heading onto your beach of choice as it can be misleading. A 6' swell heading north is no good to you if you are going to Fraserburgh.

The photographs below were taken at Fraserburgh after work and do not really do the evening justice. Unfortunately it is very difficult to take good pics before getting wiped out.

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