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Kitesurf Location - Tiree / Crossapoll ( ID tiree___crossapoll )      Hits: 1165
 
You are here: Europe > Scotland (UK) > Kitesurf Location - Tiree / Crossapoll ( ID tiree___crossapoll )
Continent: Europe
Country: Scotland (UK)
Next Big City (Airport):  Glasgow, Tiree Island
Next Town: Crossapoll
Latitude:   56.4908
Longitude: -6.868
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
- Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
Features:
- Parking

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Near Locations
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Tiree / The Loch (4.55 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: Flat Chop
Tiree / The Green (5.26 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: No Information
Tiree / Gott Bay (5.89 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: Shallow Flat Chop Small Wave (< 1m)
Tiree / Balevullin (6.27 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: No Information
Tiree / Balephuil Bay (6.35 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: No Information
Tiree / The Maze (6.8 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: No Information
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Water
Type:
- Shallow
- Flat
- Chop
- Small Wave (< 1m)
- Medium Wave (1-3m)
Hazards:
- None

Quality:
- Clean
Best Tide:
No Information


Flat to choppy water with small to medium waves possible in stronger winds. Shallow area. This is an excellent wave spot, when Southwesterlies build for a couple of days, the swell wraps around to the south of the island.

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 Location
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Medium

Hazards:
- Rocks
Location crowds:
- None


Almost 2km long, sandy beach.

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 Weather
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Shorty

Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit


Water rarely below 7°C, wetsuit advised although on very hot days it is not necessary. Season good April to October. There is excellent surf most of the year. Rarely gets very cold, maximum temperature of air is around 23°C. Can rain a lot in winter. Average water temperature of 10°C.

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 Wind

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Best Months:
No Information
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds

Best Direction:
No Information
Main Direction:
No Information


Sideshore: WSW and ENE. Pretty constant wind throughout the year.

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 How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk


Get to Tiree Island and the beach is just south of the airport.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
Rules:
- Restricted Zones


Kiters should stay to the east side of the bay to stay out of the way of the planes, since the airport is just north of the bay.

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 Nightlife
No nightlife at all.

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