Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Scotland (UK) |
Next Big City |
Glasgow, Tiree Island |
Next Town |
Scarnish, Balephetrish |
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Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
No information |
Water
Type: |
Medium wave |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
No information |
Best Tide: |
No information |
There is excellent surf most of the year.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
None |
1.5 km long, sandy beach, very nice.
Weather
Spring:
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Normal |
Summer:
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Shorts, Shorty |
Fall:
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Normal |
Winter:
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Thick |
Water rarely below 7°C, wetsuit advised although on very hot days it is not necessary. Season good April to October. Rarely gets very cold, maximum temperature of air is around 23°C. Can rain a lot in winter. Average water temperature of 10°C.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
No information |
The east side of the beach curves, here NW is onshore.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Get to Tiree Island. Balephetrish is just north of the airport.
Extra information
Nightlife