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Lat Long: 55.31° N 5.66° W

Dunaverty Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dunaverty Bay sea temperature is
14.0°C
1.1° 

Dunaverty Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dunaverty Bay surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 7,867 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with W 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 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunaverty Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 24th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 24th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 25th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Thu night, gales from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
16
1.1
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15
1.3
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
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13
1
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13
1.2
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
13
2.3
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
2.5
NW
6
2.5
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
3
W
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
95
114
165
288
537
702
499
402
302
419
3599
1238
626
392
325
465
779
1314
1269
800
2324
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
SE
10
ESE
25
E
30
E
20
SE
35
ESE
45
ESE
30
SE
30
S
60
WSW
40
SW
35
WSW
30
SW
20
ESE
45
NW
70
WNW
90
WNW
70
NW
30
NNW
10
WSW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
5:40AM1.72m
5:49PM1.87m
6:43AM1.62m
6:52PM1.82m
7:57AM1.59m
8:00PM1.83m
9:10AM1.64m
9:05PM1.88m
10:07AM1.75m
9:59PM1.97m
10:52AM1.90m
10:47PM2.07m
11:32AM2.05m
11:31PM2.18m
Low Tide
11:49AM0.87m
00:47AM0.70m
12:53PM0.93m
1:57AM0.72m
2:02PM0.94m
3:00AM0.66m
3:05PM0.90m
3:51AM0.57m
3:58PM0.82m
4:34AM0.45m
4:44PM0.70m
5:12AM0.33m
5:26PM0.57m
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Temp °C
8
9
9
10
12
12
12
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12
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12
Feels °C
5
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6
7
5
2
6
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4
4
6
-2
-5
-4
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7
11
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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.

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