Ardnave Point and Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Scotland – Islay, UK)
Photo credit: aitchbea
Surf Break: Ardnave Point and Bay
| Name: | Ardnave Point and Bay |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: S |
Ardnave Point and Bay in Islay is a sheltered beach and point break that has quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the south with some shelter here from northeast winds. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west northwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves and there is also a left hand point break. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.
Overall Ardnave Point and Bay Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Ardnave Point and Bay surf quality by season and Ardnave Point and Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Ardnave Point and Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Ardnave Point and Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Saligo | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Machir Bay | 9 mi |
| Third closest break | Laggan Bay | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Lossit Bay | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Caravans | 32 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Ardnave Point and Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | M4 Donegal Bay Buoy | 157 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 170 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Liverpool Buoy | 182 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | K4 Buoy | 257 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 258 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Ardnave Point and Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Ellen, Islay, Western Scotland | 18 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Port Ellen, Islay, Western Scotland - READ flaterco | 18 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Portrush, Northern Ireland | 48 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Portrush, Northern Ireland - READ flaterco.com/pol. | 48 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tobermory, Island of Mull, Scotland | 53 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Ardnave Point and Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Glencoe Mountain Resort (United Kingdom) | 77 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Nevis Range (United Kingdom) | 84 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Glenshee (United Kingdom) | 127 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cairngorm (United Kingdom) | 133 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | The Lecht (United Kingdom) | 149 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Ardnave Point and Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Motherwell (United Kingdom) | 26 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ardrishaig (United Kingdom) | 35 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tarbert (United Kingdom) | 35 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lochgilphead (United Kingdom) | 37 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Campbeltown (United Kingdom) | 41 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Ardnave Point and Bay is Islay Airport (ILY) in U.k, 22 km (14 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Ardnave Point and Bay is Tiree Airport (TRE) in U.k., 77 km (48 miles) away.
- Third is Londonderry Eglinton Airport (LDY) in North Ireland, 107 km (66 miles) away.
- Prestwick Airport (PIK) in U.k is 116 km (72 miles) away.
- Glasgow Airport (GLA), also in U.k is the fifth nearest airport to Ardnave Point and Bay and is 117 km (73 miles) away.
