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Vatersay / West Beach, Scotland (UK)
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Vatersay / West Beach, Scotland (UK)
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Vatersay / West Beach, Scotland (UK) is a
Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, WSW, W and WNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide .
Vatersay / West Beach, Scotland (UK) is a
Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, WSW, W and WNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide .
How to get there
Drive south from Isle of Barra to Vatersay. In the middle of Vatersay you will find the beach facing west.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Glasgow International (GLA)
290km from spot
Edinburgh (EDI)
360km from spot
Belfast International (BFS)
345km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Drive south from Isle of Barra to Vatersay. In the middle of Vatersay you will find the beach facing west.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Glasgow International (GLA)
290km from spot
Edinburgh (EDI)
360km from spot
Belfast International (BFS)
345km from spot
Vatersay / West Beach, Scotland, next to Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Scotland (UK)
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#1: Kitesurf Scotland
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#3: Blackhouse Watersport
4.9/5 (32)
Riding Conditions in Vatersay / West Beach, 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 E, WSW, W and WNW .
There is Frontal wind at Vatersay / West Beach, Scotland (UK).
Can be used in anything with a touch of westerly although Southwest and Northwest are a bit gusty.
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 E, WSW, W and WNW .
There is Frontal wind at Vatersay / West Beach, Scotland (UK).
Can be used in anything with a touch of westerly although Southwest and Northwest are a bit gusty.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide .
Vatersay / West Beach, Scotland (UK) is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach.
Waves with westerlies, the stronger the higher they get.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide .
Vatersay / West Beach, Scotland (UK) is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach.
Waves with westerlies, the stronger the higher they get.
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
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 Vatersay / West Beach, Scotland (UK).
There are Showers available on the spot.
Webcams around Vatersay / West Beach, Scotland (UK)
Webcams around Vatersay / West Beach, Scotland (UK)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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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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