Dunnet Bay, Scotland (UK)

Dunnet Bay, Scotland (UK) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.

How to get there

Take A9 all the way up north to its end. Here you will find Thurso. From Thurso east to Castletown on A836 and further to Dunnet. The Dunnet Bay is located between Castletown and Dunnet.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Glasgow International (GLA)

405km from spot

Edinburgh (EDI)

385km from spot

Belfast International (BFS)

615km from spot

How to get there

Take A9 all the way up north to its end. Here you will find Thurso. From Thurso east to Castletown on A836 and further to Dunnet. The Dunnet Bay is located between Castletown and Dunnet.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Glasgow International (GLA)

405km from spot

Edinburgh (EDI)

385km from spot

Belfast International (BFS)

615km from spot

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Best Schools in Scotland

#1: Kitesurf Scotland

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#3: Blackhouse Watersport

4.9/5 (32)

Riding Conditions in Dunnet Bay, Scotland (UK)

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

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.

There is Frontal wind at Dunnet Bay, Scotland (UK).

Frontal winds.

Wind and Weather Conditions

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.

There is Frontal wind at Dunnet Bay, Scotland (UK).

Frontal winds.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Dunnet Bay, Scotland (UK) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.

Sandy beach.

Nice waves. There is excellent surf most of the year.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Dunnet Bay, Scotland (UK) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.

Sandy beach.

Nice waves. There is excellent surf most of the year.

Need to know

There is no beach users reported here.

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Need to know

There is no beach users reported here.

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Best Schools in Scotland

#1: Kitesurf Scotland

#2: Moray Firth Wind Sports

#3: Blackhouse Watersport

4.9/5 (32)

Additional information

A parking is available at Dunnet Bay, Scotland (UK).

Webcams around Dunnet Bay, Scotland (UK)

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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