Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Scotland (UK) |
Next Big City |
Isle of Barra |
Next Town |
Eoligarry |
|
Type: |
Ocean, Island |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, School, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
Currents |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
High tide |
Small to big waves, depending on the wind strength.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
None |
Sandy beach with rocks at both ends.
Weather
Spring:
|
Thick |
Summer:
|
Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
A long wetsuit is always needed, during winter a thick wetsuit. The Gulf Stream passes by, which means the temperature never falls below 9°C.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
WSW, NW, NNW |
Main Direction: |
SW |
Frontal driven winds.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Located in the north of Isle of Barra.
Extra information
Airport nearby (Traigh Mor beach, just east of Traigh Eais), no fly zone for around an hour a day at low tide.
Nightlife
Quiet in summer, worse in winter.