Balephetrish Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Scotland – Tiree, UK)
Photo credit: Meg Pickard
Surf Break: Balephetrish
| Name: | Balephetrish |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: S |
Balephetrish in Tiree is an exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the south with some shelter here from southeast winds. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the northwest. The beach break provides left and right handers. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of rocks in the line up.
Overall Balephetrish 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.
The rose diagram illustrates the range of swells directed at Balephetrish over a normal... (show all text)
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Also see Balephetrish surf quality by season and Balephetrish surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Balephetrish |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Balephetrish:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Balevullin | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | The Hough | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | The Maze | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Balephuil | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Port Bharrapol | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Balephetrish: |
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| Closest wave buoy | M4 Donegal Bay Buoy | 161 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 219 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Liverpool Buoy | 231 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | K5 Buoy | 244 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | K4 Buoy | 255 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Balephetrish: |
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| Closest tide station | Tobermory, Island of Mull, Scotland | 32 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Tobermory, Island of Mull, Scotland - READ flaterco | 32 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Port Ellen, Islay, Western Scotland | 67 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Port Ellen, Islay, Western Scotland - READ flaterco | 67 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Portrush, Northern Ireland | 91 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Balephetrish: |
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| Closest ski area | Nevis Range (United Kingdom) | 75 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Glencoe Mountain Resort (United Kingdom) | 78 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cairngorm (United Kingdom) | 129 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Glenshee (United Kingdom) | 131 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | The Lecht (United Kingdom) | 145 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Balephetrish: |
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| Closest city location | Tiree (United Kingdom) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lochaline (United Kingdom) | 42 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mallaig (United Kingdom) | 52 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Oban (United Kingdom) | 54 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Ardrishaig (United Kingdom) | 65 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Balephetrish is Tiree Airport (TRE) in U.k., 2 km (1 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Balephetrish is Islay Airport (ILY) in U.k, 101 km (63 miles) away.
- Third is Benbecula Airport (BEB) in U.k, 111 km (69 miles) away.
- Londonderry Eglinton Airport (LDY) in North Ireland is 165 km (102 miles) away.
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) in U.k is the fifth nearest airport to Balephetrish and is 168 km (104 miles) away.
