The long sandy beach at Fraisthorpe is ideal for beginners in the right conditions because the water is fairly shallow for a long distance. Also, this location receives more wind than many other sites along the same stretch of coast because the sand dunes are lower. This coupled with West winds makes this a great place for speed sailing, as the water is mainly flat. In North winds, the water is much choppier and great for wave sailing. However, on a good day there can be quite a few people on the water so visitors are advised to get here early.