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dunnet bay kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United Kingdom · Scotland
Overview
Dunnet Bay is a huge 3 km sandy beach on the north coast of Scotland, between Thurso and John o'Groats. Facing due north towards the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean, it is one of the most northerly kitesurfing spots in the United Kingdom. The bay offers a spectacular setting with the cliffs of Dunnet Head (the northernmost point of mainland Britain) to the east. Quality waves and consistent wind.
Spot forecast for dunnet bay
Sunrise 08:01 · Sunset 17:54
Forecasts provided by Open-Meteo
Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 8.8 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 3 m Low tide · 2.1 m High tide · 3.3 m Low tide · 1.7 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 3.1 m Low tide · 1.9 m High tide · 3.5 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 3.4 m Low tide · 1.7 m High tide · 3.7 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 3.7 m Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 3.9 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 3.9 m Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 4.1 m
dunnet bay: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
338h
in June · 24.5 rideable days
The season runs from May to August, peaking in June: 22 rideable days a month and 338 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is February, at 12.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 56% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 5 °C. The wettest month is December, with 168 mm.
Monthly averages: dunnet bay
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0 | 129 h | 5 °C | 143 mm |
| February | 12.5 | 100 h | 7 °C | 103 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 174 h | 9 °C | 86 mm |
| April | 17.5 | 203 h | 11 °C | 79 mm |
| May | 18.5 | 221 h | 14 °C | 51 mm |
| June | 24.5 | 338 h | 15 °C | 138 mm |
| July | 23.5 | 266 h | 17 °C | 99 mm |
| August | 19.5 | 217 h | 17 °C | 83 mm |
| September | 14.0 | 150 h | 15 °C | 84 mm |
| October | 16.5 | 153 h | 12 °C | 127 mm |
| November | 17.0 | 124 h | 8 °C | 118 mm |
| December | 13.5 | 90 h | 7 °C | 168 mm |
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Technical details of dunnet bay spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: ENE, SW, WSW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
Parking
Free parking at Dunnet Bay Caravan Park or along the A836 road which runs alongside the bay. Easy access from Thurso (15 min) or John o'Groats (20 min).
Hazards
Frequent rip currents. Powerful shore break in large swell. Very cold water all year round (5-12°C). Relative isolation - few people on the beach off-season. Wind can be very strong and changeable.
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