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Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK)
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Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK)
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Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK) is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Coming Tide .
Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK) is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Coming Tide .
How to get there
Located in the very north of Isle of Barra.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Glasgow International (GLA)
295km from spot
Edinburgh (EDI)
360km from spot
Belfast International (BFS)
360km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Located in the very north of Isle of Barra.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Glasgow International (GLA)
295km from spot
Edinburgh (EDI)
360km from spot
Belfast International (BFS)
360km from spot
Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland, next to Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Scotland (UK)
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4.9/5 (32)
Riding Conditions in Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A long wetsuit is always needed, during winter a thick wetsuit.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK).
You can go out in Westerlies as the island of Fuday will stop you drifting across the minch.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A long wetsuit is always needed, during winter a thick wetsuit.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK).
You can go out in Westerlies as the island of Fuday will stop you drifting across the minch.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Coming Tide .
Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Long, sandy bay.
Flat to choppy water with shallow areas.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Coming Tide .
Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Long, sandy bay.
Flat to choppy water with shallow areas.
Need to know
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
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 Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK).
There are Showers available on the spot.
Webcams around Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK)
Webcams around Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
More about Kitesurfing in Scotland
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Additional information
There are
4 kitesurf schools
and
45 kitesurf spots
in Scotland.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
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Isle of Barra / Traigh Scuivall, Scotland (UK)
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