Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK)
Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK) is a Shallow and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, SSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK) is a Shallow and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, SSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Free car park in Claigan and a 20 mn walk to get on the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
295km from spot
345km from spot
415km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Free car park in Claigan and a 20 mn walk to get on the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
295km from spot
345km from spot
415km from spot
Best Schools in Scotland
Riding Conditions in Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water was 15° Celsius in August.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, SSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK).
Wind usually blows from W and WNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK) are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water was 15° Celsius in August.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, SSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK).
Wind usually blows from W and WNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK) are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK) is a Shallow and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
A coral beach in Scotland, just amazing.
Shallow areas.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK) is a Shallow and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
A coral beach in Scotland, just amazing.
Shallow areas.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Corals
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Corals
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Scotland
Webcams around Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK)
Webcams around Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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12:25 0.9m
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Scotland
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Wind stats in Scotland...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 65 |
| Feb | 64 |
| Mar | 67 |
| Apr | 66 |
| May | 66 |
| Jun | 49 |
| Jul | 55 |
| Aug | 57 |
| Sep | 64 |
| Oct | 64 |
| Nov | 63 |
| Dec | 63 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 4 kitesurf schools and 45 kitesurf spots in Scotland.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Isle of Skye / Claigan Coral Beach, Scotland (UK)
