About Thurso
Thurso is a town on the north coast of Scotland, in Caithness, facing the Pentland Firth and the Orkney islands beyond. The surf spot, usually called Thurso East, lies just outside the town beside the mouth of the River Thurso, below a ruined castle. The wave breaks over a flat rock shelf and runs to the right as a surfer rides it towards the shore, and it is often described as one of the best waves in Europe. International contests have been held here. Swells reach this coast through much of the year, and the largest waves usually arrive in the northern winter, most often from around October to March, when the days are short and the water is cold. Thick wetsuits with hoods and gloves are usual, and the spot is generally regarded as suited to experienced surfers because of the rock bottom and the cold.
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