Caravans surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 30 Apr 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
9.7° 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 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
10
1.1
NW
4
0.9
NW
4
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.9
NW
4
0.8
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
8
1
NW
4
0.9
NW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
341
247
168
142
98
88
78
78
77
52
50
31
43
29
23
22
20
59
39
34
32
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
20
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
S
5
S
10
E
30
E
20
E
5
N
15
NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
25
NNW
25
ENE
10
N
30
NNW
20
NNW
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:59PM0.73m
2:40AM0.79m
2:49PM0.77m
3:13AM0.81m
3:33PM0.82m
3:43AM0.82m
4:12PM0.85m
4:09AM0.83m
4:48PM0.85m
4:34AM0.84m
5:22PM0.83m
4:59AM0.85m
5:55PM0.79m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.27m
9:38AM0.39m
8:19PM0.31m
9:03AM0.32m
9:16PM0.33m
9:38AM0.25m
10:01PM0.35m
10:17AM0.21m
10:40PM0.37m
10:59AM0.18m
11:16PM0.39m
11:44AM0.17m
11:50PM0.41m
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
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5:43
5:41
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:31
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8:57
8:59
9:00
9:02
9:05
9:07
9:08
1
2
1
Temp °C
16
17
15
11
12
11
11
12
11
9
9
9
8
9
10
10
10
8
6
7
7
10
12
11
7
9
8
8
10
9
3
5
8
4
4
6
7
4
3
1
-1
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
341
247
168
142
98
88
78
78
77
52
50
31
16
14
23
22
10
59
39
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
4
0.2
SSE
5
0.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
4
8
16
5
2
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
3
0.3
SE
3
0.8
SSE
4
0.5
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
4
0.3
S
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
NE
3
1.1
NW
4
0.9
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.5
W
3
0.9
NW
4
0.8
N
6
0.5
NNW
3
1
NW
4
0.9
NW
5
Energy kJ
6
1
26
17
20
13
1
1
6
2
43
29
4
5
20
39
7
34
32
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
137
64
0
0
51
4
2
0
38
0
126
126
104
95
126
327
241
126
206
125
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
9
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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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