The UK may never be known for monster waves but that’s not to say it hasn’t got some surprises up its sleeve.

Scotland’s surf spot Thurso East is thought by many to hold the best wave in Europe and plays host to a number of international competitions.

The bay has some great surf lodges as well as some pretty decent beer gardens to rest your aching legs after a day out in the water.

Sure, you don’t get the hot sun rays of Honolua or Jaws, but there’s always been something kind of magical about surfing in the rain…