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Kitesurf Location - Tiree / Gott Bay ( ID tiree___gott_bay )      Hits: 1281
 
You are here: Europe > Scotland (UK) > Kitesurf Location - Tiree / Gott Bay ( ID tiree___gott_bay )
Continent: Europe
Country: Scotland (UK)
Next Big City (Airport):  Glasgow, Tiree Island
Next Town: Crossapoll
Latitude:   56.5246
Longitude: -6.794
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
- Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
- Surfing
Features:
- School
- Parking

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Near Locations
Tiree / Balephetrish (4.96 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: Medium Wave (1-3m)
Tiree / Crossapoll (5.89 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: Shallow Flat Chop Small Wave (< 1m) Medium Wave (1-3m)
Tiree / The Green (7.98 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: No Information
Tiree / The Loch (8.05 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: Flat Chop
Tiree / Balevullin (9.73 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: No Information
Tiree / Hough Bay (11.56 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: No Information
Tiree / The Maze (11.73 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: No Information
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Water
Type:
- Shallow
- Flat
- Chop
- Small Wave (< 1m)
Hazards:
- Rocks

Quality:
- Clean
Best Tide:
No Information
Very clean with plenty of wildlife. Plenty of room on the water. Big shallow area. Nice waves possible. Perfect for learning.

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 Location
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Medium

Hazards:
- Rocks
Location crowds:
- None
Massive beach, plenty of room. No obstacles and the only patches of rocks are few and obvious. Horseshoe type bay.

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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

Wind Statistic   Wind Forecast   Wind Report   
Best Months:
No Information
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds

Best Direction:
No Information
Main Direction:
No Information
Pretty constant wind throughout the year. Since the bay curves, it makes several wind directions sideshore.

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 How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk
The island is only 9 miles long so finding you way around shouldn't be a problem. There's only one road.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
Rules:
- None


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 Nightlife
Well, let's just say it doesn't exist.

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 Comments
06-03-26 Tim: Could there be anywhere in the world that is a better learning place than this? Totally bomb proof. See Willy and Marty for nightlife advice- helps greatly if you buy them a beer.
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