Dunaverty Bay surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK

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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
10.3° 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 Monday (May 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
4
0.3
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.7
SE
4
0.2
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
28
25
11
8
33
51
33
293
361
263
274
469
275
160
85
55
16
8
14
6
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
5
S
5
SSW
20
NW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NW
10
NE
20
ESE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
WNW
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
5:44PM2.00m
5:39AM2.27m
6:51PM1.89m
6:42AM2.18m
8:00PM1.85m
7:48AM2.10m
9:05PM1.86m
8:55AM2.04m
10:01PM1.91m
9:57AM2.01m
10:46PM1.97m
10:52AM2.00m
11:26PM2.03m
Low Tide
11:22AM0.11m
11:32PM0.67m
12:27PM0.19m
00:35AM0.75m
1:31PM0.26m
1:42AM0.78m
2:32PM0.32m
2:47AM0.76m
3:27PM0.37m
3:47AM0.70m
4:17PM0.40m
4:40AM0.61m
5:02PM0.43m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:01
5:01
4:58
4:58
4:56
4:54
4:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:36
9:37
9:39
9:40
9:43
9:44
9:45
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
15
15
14
14
17
17
16
19
17
15
14
13
12
15
15
13
16
17
17
18
15
11
10
10
11
13
14
12
15
17
14
11
9
8
10
11
8
13
14
14
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
12
0.6
SSE
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
24
23
24
8
8
33
51
33
293
361
263
274
469
275
160
85
55
16
8
7
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.3
W
12
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
18
0.4
SE
4
0.2
S
4
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
4
1
25
3
2
2
6
3
1
4
2
2
2
2
1
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
11
2
2
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
4
0.4
SW
3
0.3
S
3
0.3
S
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
S
2
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
N
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.9
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
2
0.7
SE
4
0.2
WNW
3
Energy kJ
27
28
2
1
4
6
1
7
4
1
4
2
4
29
5
1
14
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
229
106
106
75
57
20
25
48
0
48
2
0
0
2
0
56
107
57
330
439
364
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
5
6
6
6
9
8
4
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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