Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Scotland (UK) |
Next Big City |
Isle of Barra |
Next Town |
Castlebay |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, Toilet, Parking |
Type: |
Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
High tide, Coming tide |
Waves with westerlies, the stronger the higher they get.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Sandy beach.
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Spring:
|
Normal |
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Summer:
|
Normal |
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Fall:
|
Normal |
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Winter:
|
Normal, Thick |
A long wetsuit is always needed, during winter a thick wetsuit.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
E, WSW, W, WNW |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Can be used in anything with a touch of westerly although Southwest and Northwest are a bit gusty.
Transport |
Car, Bus |
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Access
|
Medium walk |
Drive south from Isle of Barra to Vatersay. In the middle of Vatersay you will find the beach facing west.
Rules |
None |