Continent
Europe
Country
Scotland (UK)
Next Big City
Glasgow, Tiree Island
Next Town
Crossapoll
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Parking

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
None
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
No information

Flat to choppy water with small to medium waves possible in stronger winds. Shallow area. This is an excellent wave spot, when Southwesterlies build for a couple of days, the swell wraps around to the south of the island.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
Rocks
Beach Users:
None

Almost 2km long, sandy beach.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorty
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

Water rarely below 7°C, wetsuit advised although on very hot days it is not necessary. Season good April to October. There is excellent surf most of the year. 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

Sideshore: WSW and ENE. Pretty constant wind throughout the year.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Get to Tiree Island and the beach is just south of the airport.

Extra information

Rules
Zones

Kiters should stay to the east side of the bay to stay out of the way of the planes, since the airport is just north of the bay.

Nightlife

No nightlife at all.