Beach Guide of Tiree
This guide to the windsurfing spots on Tiree was compiled by Wild Diamond Windsurfing Centre, based inland at the North end of Loch Bhasapol, Tiree.
Listed below are the best places to sail on the Isle of Tiree.
'*' - You'll have classic days here!
'**' - Only if you're a hotshot!
1 - Wild Diamond Windsurfing Centre
Ideal for any level and families, kids, dogs, etc. Let the Kids splash around on the bank while you Windsurf! Flat water, nice Sandy shallows extend for 50+ metres from the bank.
Cross-On Shore: OK in all directions
Cross Shore: OK in all directions
Cross-Off Shore: OK in all directions
2 - Gott Bay
Nice safe bay, also good if its mental elsewhere.
Conditions: Generally flat or small
Cross-On Shore: S by W(195°), NE by E(55°)
Cross Shore: SW by S(215°), NE by N(35°)
Cross-Off Shore: SW by W(235°), NNE(22°)
3 - * Crossapol Bay
Watch out for wreck at west end of the bay at low water.
Conditions: Small to Medium
Cross-On Shore: SW(230°) E(90°)
Cross Shore: WSW(250°) ENE(70°)
Cross-Off Shore: W(270°) NE(50°)
4 - Balemartine Bay
Nice views of West Scotland.
Conditions: Flat
Cross-On Shore:
Cross Shore: S or N
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5 - * Balephuil Bay
Can have strong under-tow when big waves.
Conditions: Large and Powerful!
Cross-On Shore: W(265°), SE by E(125°)
Cross Shore: WNW(285°), ESE(105°)
Cross-Off Shore: NW(305°), E(85°)
6 - ** Barrapol Reefs
Rarely used.
Conditions: Various surfing & windsurfing breaks - largely unexplored!
Cross-On Shore:
Cross Shore: N or S
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7 - * The Maze!
It is worth the drive, but go slowly. Bring a BBQ.
Conditions: Medium to large, sometimes powerful, other times easy
Cross-On Shore: NW by N(325°), S(185°)
Cross Shore: N by W(345°), S by E(165°)
Cross-Off Shore: N(005°), SE by E(145°)
8 - Hough Bay
Rarely used. Nice pebble beach.
Conditions: Flat
Cross-On Shore:
Cross Shore: SW or NE
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9 - * Balevullin Bay
Its a good surf spot also.
Conditions: Small to Medium
Cross-On Shore: SW by W(240°), NNE(20°)
Cross Shore: SW(220°) NE(40°)
Cross-Off Shore: SSW(200°) ENE(60°)
10 - * The Green
Beautiful bay
Conditions: Small.
Cross-On Shore: NE or NW
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11 - * Balephetrish Bay
Excellent slalom bay. Outside break called **Double Trouble!!!
Conditions: Inside Small Outside Large.
Cross-On Shore: NE is best
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12 - Vaul Bay
Largely unsailed due to scattered rocks.
Conditions: Flat.
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13 - Salum Bay
Conditions: Flat.
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14 - Miodar Point
Otters! Dubious stories told by previous students of Glasgow University
Conditions: Surfing break.
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