Overview

Gott Bay is the main beach on the island of Tiree, nicknamed the "Hawaii of the North" for its record sunshine and consistent winds. This large white sand bay facing east/northeast is one of the most renowned spots in Scotland. Tiree is the windiest place in the United Kingdom, with exceptional conditions for kitesurfing almost year-round. The shallow water extending a great distance makes this spot accessible.

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Spot forecast for Gott Bay (Tiree)

Sunrise 08:10 · Sunset 18:13

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.7 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 01:56 · 2.8 m Low tide 08:38 · 1.9 m High tide 14:36 · 3 m Low tide 21:44 · 1.8 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 03:01 · 2.9 m Low tide 09:48 · 1.7 m High tide 15:32 · 3.2 m Low tide 22:25 · 1.5 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 03:55 · 3.1 m Low tide 10:28 · 1.4 m High tide 16:19 · 3.5 m Low tide 22:58 · 1.2 m
Friday 23 October High tide 04:41 · 3.4 m Low tide 11:03 · 1.1 m High tide 17:00 · 3.7 m Low tide 23:29 · 0.9 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 05:20 · 3.6 m Low tide 11:36 · 0.9 m High tide 17:37 · 3.9 m

Gott Bay (Tiree): when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

285h

in April · 27 rideable days

The season runs from March to July, peaking in April: 26 rideable days a month and 285 hours of usable wind, at 12 °C. The low point is October, at 16 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 33%13-20 knots · 41%21-30 knots · 22%31+ knots · 4%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 41% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 8 °C. The wettest month is December, with 206 mm.

Monthly averages: Gott Bay (Tiree)

Monthly averages — Gott Bay (Tiree) — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	20.0	160 h	8 °C	107 mm
February	20.5	170 h	8 °C	126 mm
March	25.0	257 h	9 °C	83 mm
April	27.0	285 h	10 °C	109 mm
May	27.0	303 h	12 °C	65 mm
June	24.0	281 h	13 °C	98 mm
July	27.0	307 h	15 °C	72 mm
August	22.5	186 h	15 °C	181 mm
September	23.5	237 h	14 °C	108 mm
October	16.0	151 h	12 °C	163 mm
November	22.0	164 h	10 °C	155 mm
December	18.0	111 h	9 °C	206 mm

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Technical details of Gott Bay (Tiree) spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, NW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: ESE, SE, SW, WNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

Parking

Parking near the road that runs along the bay. Tiree is accessible by ferry from Oban (about 4h crossing with CalMac) or by plane from Glasgow with Loganair. Car rental available on the island. Limited accommodation, book in advance.

Hazards

Tidal currents at the entrance of the bay. Ebbing tide can create outgoing currents. Very cold water (5/4 wetsuit minimum). Wind can pick up very quickly on this exposed island. Few rescue services — self-sufficiency required.

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