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Kitesurf Location - Isle of Barra / Traigh Eais or Altantic Beach ( ID isle_of_barra___traigh_eais )
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You are here: Europe > Scotland (UK) > Kitesurf Location - Isle of Barra / Traigh Eais or Altantic Beach ( ID isle_of_barra___traigh_eais )
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| Country: |
Scotland (UK) |
| Next Big City (Airport): |
Isle of Barra |
| Next Town: |
Eoligarry |
| Latitude: |
57.034 |
| Longitude: |
-7.4513 |
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Type: | - Ocean
- Island
| Rider Ability: - Intermediate
- Expert
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| Good for: | | Features: - Camping
- School
- Toilet
- Food
- Parking
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Type: | - Small Wave (< 1m)
- Medium Wave (1-3m)
- Big Wave (> 3m)
| Hazards: - Currents
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| Quality: | - Crystal Clear
| Best Tide: - High Tide
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Small to big waves, depending on the wind strength.
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Type: | - Sand
| Size: - Medium
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| Hazards: | No Information | Location crowds: - None
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Sandy beach with rocks at both ends.
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Spring: | - Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit
| Summer: - Normal Wetsuit
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| Fall: | - Normal Wetsuit
| Winter: - Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit
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A long wetsuit is always needed, during winter a thick wetsuit. The Gulf Stream passes by, which means the temperature never falls below 9°C.
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Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
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Best Months: | No Information | Wind Type: - Frontal Winds
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| Best Direction: | - WSW
- NW
- NNW
| Main Direction: - SW
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Frontal driven winds.
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Transport: | - Car
| Access: - Short Walk
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Located in the north of Isle of Barra.
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Rules: | - Time Restrictions
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Airport nearby (Traigh Mor beach, just east of Traigh Eais), no fly zone for around an hour a day at low tide.
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Quiet in summer, worse in winter.
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