Caravans surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK

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Caravans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caravans sea temperature is
10.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caravans this week:

The surf forecast for Caravans over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caravans in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 15th May)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 13th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
5
0.9
NW
5
0.3
W
10
0.7
WNW
3
1.1
NW
5
0.7
NW
7
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
8
2.4
W
10
2.5
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.6
NW
4
0.9
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
35
19
9
51
54
129
132
245
522
1147
1794
1288
737
441
388
62
64
98
11
239
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
N
15
NNW
30
WNW
25
NW
5
N
20
NW
25
W
35
WNW
35
W
45
W
40
NNW
40
NNW
20
NNW
30
N
35
NNW
15
NW
10
SW
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:06PM0.60m
6:59AM0.76m
9:38PM0.58m
7:27AM0.69m
11:21PM0.60m
7:28AM0.62m
00:14AM0.66m
6:00AM0.59m
00:53AM0.71m
6:07AM0.57m
1:30AM0.76m
6:51AM0.52m
1:12PM0.65m
2:06AM0.79m
8:03AM0.46m
Low Tide
1:09AM0.50m
2:44PM0.21m
1:43AM0.53m
3:19PM0.22m
2:42AM0.56m
3:50PM0.22m
3:53AM0.58m
9:08AM0.56m
4:26PM0.22m
5:01AM0.57m
5:11PM0.23m
5:59AM0.52m
6:03PM0.25m
6:45AM0.45m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:14
9:15
9:17
9:20
9:22
9:23
9:25
9:28
2
5
2
3
4
Temp °C
9
8
8
9
9
6
8
9
10
9
9
9
10
9
10
10
8
9
10
9
8
2
1
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
0
0
0
1
4
3
2
2
5
5
4
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.7
NW
7
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
1.7
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.9
W
12
Energy kJ
23
21
19
8
7
54
4
3
737
302
70
62
38
12
11
239
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.1
NW
8
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
9
Energy kJ
9
2
6
4
15
40
6
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
3
6
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
5
0.9
NW
5
0.4
NW
6
0.7
WNW
3
1.1
NW
5
0.2
ENE
3
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
8
2.4
W
10
2.5
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
12
1.4
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
0.9
NNW
5
0.7
WNW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.6
NW
4
Energy kJ
49
35
8
9
51
1
129
132
245
522
1147
1794
1288
441
388
49
64
98
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
881
350
126
321
312
2
144
206
342
303
278
341
327
29
888
666
29
57
57
106
57
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
5
4
4
2
1
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Caravans Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Caravans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caravans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caravans 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 (Caravans) 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 Caravans 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.

Caravans is 16 km (10 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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