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Vatersay / South Beach, Scotland (UK)
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Vatersay / South Beach, Scotland (UK)
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Vatersay / South Beach, Scotland (UK) is a
Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Vatersay / South Beach, Scotland (UK) is a
Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
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. Here drive to the south and find the sandy bay.
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. Here drive to the south and find the sandy bay.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Glasgow International (GLA)
290km from spot
Edinburgh (EDI)
360km from spot
Belfast International (BFS)
345km from spot
Vatersay / South Beach, Scotland, next to Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Scotland (UK)
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Riding Conditions in Vatersay / South 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 SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
There is Frontal wind at Vatersay / South Beach, Scotland (UK).
Frontal driven winds. Best with anything from south in it.
Wind usually blows from SSW on the spot.
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 SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
There is Frontal wind at Vatersay / South Beach, Scotland (UK).
Frontal driven winds. Best with anything from south in it.
Wind usually blows from SSW on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Vatersay / South Beach, Scotland (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Sandy beach.
Flat to choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Vatersay / South Beach, Scotland (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Sandy beach.
Flat to choppy water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Buoys and Rocks .
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 Buoys and Rocks .
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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#1: Kitesurf Scotland
#2: Moray Firth Wind Sports
#3: Blackhouse Watersport
4.9/5 (32)
Webcams around Vatersay / South Beach, Scotland (UK)
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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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