Cullen Bay
An attractive ~1km sandy beach on the Moray coast between Cullen and Portknockie, consistently rated Excellent.
📍 View on the mapBeach & safety
Water quality: Excellent
Hazards: Short-term pollution risk during/after heavy rain.
Dogs
Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.
Family
Long sandy beach, gentle, well used by families.
Fishing
Rocky margins and kelp can support pollack, wrasse, coalfish and summer mackerel, with codling or bass depending on season and ground.
Species reported: Pollack, Ballan wrasse, Mackerel, Coalfish, Codling, Bass
Crabbing
rock pooling only
Access & parking
unknown
Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer
https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/profiles/profile?location=233605
https://dogownersguide.co.uk/listings/uk/scotland/north-east-scotland/moray/cullen-beach
Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.