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Vatersay / East Beach, Scotland (UK)
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Vatersay / East Beach, Scotland (UK)
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Vatersay / East Beach, Scotland (UK) is a
Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for
Beginner
riders, but
Intermediate will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ENE, E and S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Vatersay / East Beach, Scotland (UK) is a
Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for
Beginner
riders, but
Intermediate will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ENE, E and S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Drive south from Isle of Barra to Vatersay. In the middle of Vatersay you will find the beach facing east.
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 east.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Glasgow International (GLA)
290km from spot
Edinburgh (EDI)
360km from spot
Belfast International (BFS)
345km from spot
Vatersay / East Beach, Scotland, next to Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Scotland (UK)
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Riding Conditions in Vatersay / East 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 ENE, E and S .
There is Frontal wind at Vatersay / East Beach, Scotland (UK).
Can get gusty with near by hills.
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 ENE, E and S .
There is Frontal wind at Vatersay / East Beach, Scotland (UK).
Can get gusty with near by hills.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Vatersay / East Beach, Scotland (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Medium sized beach with sand and pebbles.
Flat to choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Vatersay / East Beach, Scotland (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Medium sized beach with sand and pebbles.
Flat to choppy water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Boats and Buoys .
Beach risk reported: None .
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.
When you are on water, be careful of Boats and Buoys .
Beach risk reported: None .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Vatersay / East Beach, Scotland (UK).
There are Showers available on the spot.
Webcams around Vatersay / East Beach, Scotland (UK)
Webcams around Vatersay / East 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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