Continent
Europe
Country
Scotland (UK)
Next Big City
Isle of Barra
Next Town
Castlebay
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Parking

Water

Type:
Flat, Chop
Hazards:
Ships, Buoys, Rocks
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
Low tide

Flat to choppy water.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
None

This beach is really only a good launch site to access Castlebay. A boat would be handy.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Normal
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Normal, Thick

A long wetsuit is always needed, during winter a thick wetsuit.

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
NW
Main Direction:
No information

Frontal driven winds.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Drive south from Isle of Barra to Vatersay.

Extra information

Rules
None

Nightlife

Vatersay boys in Castlebay Bar Saturday nights. Mental.