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Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland (UK)

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Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland (UK) is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland (UK) is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Get onto Kintyre. The drive south to Machrihanish.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Glasgow International (GLA)
125km from spot
Edinburgh (EDI)
205km from spot
Belfast International (BFS)
120km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Get onto Kintyre. The drive south to Machrihanish.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Glasgow International (GLA)
125km from spot
Edinburgh (EDI)
205km from spot
Belfast International (BFS)
120km from spot

Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland, next to Machrihanish, Glasgow, Prestwick, Scotland (UK)

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Riding Conditions in Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland (UK)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Expect everything. This is Scotland: generally you need a 5mm steamer all year.
There is Frontal wind at Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland (UK).
At the south of the beach E and W are sideshore. Up the coast N and S are sideshore.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Expect everything. This is Scotland: generally you need a 5mm steamer all year.
There is Frontal wind at Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland (UK).
At the south of the beach E and W are sideshore. Up the coast N and S are sideshore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland (UK) is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Very long, sandy beach. Lots of space.
Chop and small waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland (UK) is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Very long, sandy beach. Lots of space.
Chop and small waves.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Rocks .

Beach risk reported: None .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Rocks .

Beach risk reported: None .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland (UK).
Kitesurfers shouldn't surf in front of the airport, which is about 2 km north of Machrihanish.
Webcams around Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland (UK)
Webcams around Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland (UK)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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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
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Kintyre / Machrihanish, Scotland (UK)

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