Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Scotland (UK) |
Next Big City |
Glasgow, Tiree Island |
Next Town |
Crossapoll |
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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
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.
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