
Surf Forecasts:
Dunaverty Bay surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, WNW swell with 1,877 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunaverty Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Dunaverty Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunaverty Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunaverty Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue afternoon, moderate winds from the WNW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SSE 6 | W 8 | NW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
62 | 158 | 212 | 8 | 791 | 431 | 594 | 1785 | 1090 | 1093 | 876 | 698 | 517 | 359 | 243 | 353 | 223 | 99 | 88 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:06AM2.33m | 2:23PM2.24m | 2:45AM2.24m | 2:56PM2.19m | 3:25AM2.13m | 3:32PM2.11m | 4:05AM1.99m | 4:11PM2.03m | 4:49AM1.85m | 4:56PM1.94m | 5:40AM1.72m | 5:49PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM0.24m | 8:16AM0.27m | 8:33PM0.25m | 8:53AM0.39m | 9:14PM0.30m | 9:32AM0.52m | 9:56PM0.39m | 10:12AM0.66m | 10:44PM0.51m | 10:57AM0.78m | 11:40PM0.63m | 11:49AM0.87m | 00:47AM0.70m | |||||||
— | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | |
6:31 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 |
8 | 14 | 58 | 10 | 791 | 431 | 594 | 1785 | 1090 | 1093 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 359 | 243 | 353 | 223 | 99 | 88 | 135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 9 | W 11 | NW 14 | S 6 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 13 | — | — | W 17 | WNW 14 | — |
12 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 101 | 48 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 35 | 120 | — | — | 6 | 67 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SSE 6 | W 8 | WNW 6 | SW 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | NW 4 | — | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
62 | 158 | 212 | 240 | 5 | 75 | 130 | 109 | 10 | — | 876 | 698 | 517 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 107 | 216 | 255 | 304 | 48 | 380 | 669 | 75 | 94 | 94 | 302 | 366 | 355 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Dunaverty Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunaverty Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunaverty Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunaverty 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 (Dunaverty 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 Dunaverty 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Kintyre? If you are looking for accommodation near Dunaverty Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kintyre, consider staying in Campbeltown which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Kintyre where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballypatrick which is 35 km (22 miles) away, Ballycastle, Larne and Girvan.










