Caravans surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 BST
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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 normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caravans in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
16
1.1
W
14
1
W
13
1
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
W
11
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.4
W
14
0.6
W
12
0.8
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
25
122
482
340
285
152
110
100
75
108
63
34
21
25
57
80
57
61
110
172
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
20
SE
10
S
25
SW
20
WNW
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
WSW
10
W
5
SE
5
S
0
SW
10
SE
20
SSE
10
W
10
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
High Tide
4:40PM0.93m
4:31AM0.87m
5:32PM0.91m
5:09AM0.88m
6:28PM0.85m
5:47AM0.88m
7:30PM0.78m
6:26AM0.86m
8:40PM0.72m
7:08AM0.81m
9:54PM0.69m
8:07AM0.74m
11:00PM0.69m
Low Tide
9:35PM0.40m
10:12AM0.08m
10:19PM0.44m
11:11AM0.02m
11:03PM0.47m
12:10PM-0.01m
11:50PM0.49m
1:06PM-0.01m
00:42AM0.51m
1:59PM0.02m
1:42AM0.51m
2:49PM0.08m
2:45AM0.50m
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5:05
5:03
5:03
5:01
5:00
4:58
4:56
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9:32
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:39
9:40
9:43
2
4
5
4
2
6
9
2
Temp °C
11
11
11
11
12
12
15
17
14
15
14
13
13
14
14
13
14
14
16
13
11
5
7
9
5
8
8
12
14
10
12
11
10
11
13
12
11
14
13
13
12
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.7
SSE
7
1.1
W
14
1
W
13
1
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
12
0.6
SSE
4
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
12
0.8
W
12
Energy kJ
45
25
51
482
340
285
152
110
100
75
108
15
34
13
25
57
80
57
57
110
172
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
13
0.5
W
16
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
4
0.6
W
7
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
11
0.1
W
14
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.1
W
16
0.4
W
14
0.5
W
9
0.3
SSE
4
Energy kJ
4
4
122
5
3
37
7
6
22
4
51
63
4
21
17
5
61
38
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.3
S
6
0.1
NW
6
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
45
6
1
5
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
0.8
SSW
4
1.1
W
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
4
0.6
S
6
0.9
SSE
4
1.1
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
3
0.7
SSE
4
Energy kJ
176
84
17
97
6
17
29
26
50
59
1
1
6
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
161
104
51
202
29
0
51
51
51
126
104
12
104
267
16
0
0
0
51
71
51
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
7
5
9
7
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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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