Bellochantuy Bay surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 BST
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Bellochantuy Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bellochantuy Bay sea temperature is
8.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bellochantuy Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Bellochantuy Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bellochantuy Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 20th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 16th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bellochantuy Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
1.3
W
1.5
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
1.6
SW
1.9
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
Period(s) (?)131212141413121110610109813121211131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)83146139691881324177160530275552327127712821951375716510339
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSW
30
SW
35
W
30
W
15
W
5
SSW
5
S
10
ESE
15
ESE
5
SSE
30
E
20
E
5
ESE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
onononglasscrossoffcross-
off
glassoffoffoffcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--
Sunset-8:27--8:29--8:30--8:32--8:35--8:37--8:38-
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
237-17-111-----------
Temp. °C1010910111011111099881091213991110
Feels °C (?)2345614422235759112585
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Information about the Bellochantuy Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bellochantuy Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bellochantuy Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bellochantuy Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bellochantuy Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bellochantuy Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Bellochantuy Bay is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Campbeltown. If you plan a holiday in Kintyre, look for hotels and other accommodation in Campbeltown. Campbeltown has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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