Dunaverty Bay surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 BST
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Dunaverty Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunaverty Bay sea temperature is
10.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunaverty Bay in the next 16 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 0.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 26th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 26th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
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
0
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
SSE
6
0.4
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.5
W
12
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.3
W
11
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
4
0.3
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
84
273
184
75
47
31
20
28
29
25
11
9
8
17
32
30
98
155
147
128
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
15
SSW
20
SW
20
NW
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
25
SSE
0
SSE
5
S
10
SE
15
SSW
20
SSE
30
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:59AM2.44m
3:44PM2.28m
3:49AM2.41m
4:42PM2.14m
4:42AM2.35m
5:44PM2.00m
5:39AM2.27m
6:51PM1.89m
6:42AM2.18m
8:00PM1.85m
7:48AM2.10m
9:05PM1.86m
8:55AM2.04m
Low Tide
8:47PM0.30m
9:21AM0.00m
9:39PM0.42m
10:19AM0.04m
10:33PM0.55m
11:22AM0.11m
11:32PM0.67m
12:27PM0.19m
00:35AM0.75m
1:31PM0.26m
1:42AM0.78m
2:32PM0.32m
2:47AM0.76m
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
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light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:05
5:03
5:01
5:01
4:58
4:58
4:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:30
9:32
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:39
9:40
9:43
4
5
1
2
2
3
1
3
2
Temp °C
11
11
12
12
12
16
18
14
14
16
15
14
17
17
16
18
18
17
16
11
12
6
8
8
9
9
13
15
10
9
13
13
13
13
14
13
13
15
16
15
8
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
9
0.7
SSE
7
0.8
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
W
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
Energy kJ
17
46
273
184
23
47
31
12
22
23
12
2
7
3
17
32
30
98
155
147
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.4
WNW
16
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
6
0.5
W
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
W
11
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
W
12
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
SSE
4
Energy kJ
4
84
5
8
75
43
23
20
4
4
25
3
9
8
1
5
16
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
NW
6
0.1
S
5
0.1
NW
6
0.2
W
12
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
17
1
1
1
1
11
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
6
0.5
SSW
3
0.7
WNW
6
0.3
S
2
0.8
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.6
SSE
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
80
5
36
1
17
50
20
28
29
2
5
1
8
5
2
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
106
48
213
2
25
48
14
126
126
106
2
14
14
57
57
106
14
48
75
48
48
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
3
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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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