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Barvas (Inverness-shire)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | 7.7kts | 8.3kts | | 2.9m | 12.3sec | | 0mm | 3% | 11°C | 7°C |
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| 04:00 | 10.4kts | 11.1kts | | 2.7m | 12.2sec | | 0mm | 0% | 11°C | 6°C |
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| 07:00 | 11.7kts | 13.3kts | | 2.6m | 12sec | | 0mm | 2% | 11°C | 6°C |
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| 10:00 | 10.5kts | 11.8kts | | 2.5m | 11.8sec | | 0.1mm | 6% | 12°C | 10°C |
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| 13:00 | 9.5kts | 10.6kts | | 2.3m | 11.6sec | | 0.3mm | 4% | 12°C | 11°C |
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| 16:00 | 10.1kts | 11.8kts | | 2.2m | 11.4sec | | 0mm | 5% | 12°C | 11°C |
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First light: 07:24-08:04 / Last light: 18:18-18:58
General info
| Suitability | intermediate, advanced |
|---|---|
| Beach faces | NW |
| Best wind | S, SW, SSW |
Alternatives choices
Broadhaven, Newgale, BragarSelect Criteria
Shipping Forecast
AND NOW THE SHIPPING FORECAST ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE, ON BEHALF OF THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY, AT 1725 UTC ON FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 1800 UTC FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER TO 1800 UTC SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 2026
THERE IS A WARNING OF GALES IN FITZROY
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT MIDDAY
HIGH 150 MILES WEST OF SOLE 1034 EXPECTED MALIN 1039 BY MIDDAY TOMORROW
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING NORTH UTSIRE
NORTHERLY OR NORTHWESTERLY 4 TO 6. MODERATE OR ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD
SOUTH UTSIRE FORTIES
NORTHWESTERLY 4 OR 5, VEERING NORTHERLY 5 TO 7. MODERATE OR ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD
CROMARTY FORTH
NORTHWEST 4 OR 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 AT FIRST. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
TYNE
NORTHWEST VEERING NORTH 4 TO 6. SLIGHT BECOMING MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
DOGGER FISHER
NORTHWEST 4 OR 5, VEERING NORTH 5 TO 7. MODERATE OR ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD
GERMAN BIGHT HUMBER THAMES
NORTHWEST 4 TO 6, VEERING NORTH 5 TO 7 LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, BECOMING MODERATE OR ROUGH LATER. RAIN AT FIRST, THEN THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
DOVER WIGHT PORTLAND
NORTHWEST VEERING NORTHEAST 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
PLYMOUTH
NORTH VEERING NORTHEAST 4 OR 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 AT FIRST. MODERATE OR ROUGH IN SOUTHWEST, SLIGHT OR MODERATE IN NORTHEAST. SHOWERS. GOOD
BISCAY
NORTH VEERING NORTHEAST 4 TO 6. MODERATE OR ROUGH. OCCASIONAL RAIN IN SOUTH. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN SOUTH
SOUTH FITZROY
NORTHERLY OR NORTHEASTERLY 5 TO 7, OCCASIONALLY GALE 8 LATER SOUTHWEST OF CAPE FINISTERRE. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH LATER IN SOUTH. RAIN AT FIRST. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE AT FIRST
NORTH FITZROY
EASTERLY OR NORTHEASTERLY 4 OR 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 IN SOUTHEAST. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE LATER. FAIR. GOOD
SOLE
NORTH VEERING EAST 3 TO 5. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE LATER. SHOWERS IN EAST. GOOD
LUNDY FASTNET
NORTH 4 OR 5, VEERING NORTHEAST 3 OR 4. ROUGH AT FIRST IN SOUTHWEST FASTNET, OTHERWISE SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
IRISH SEA
NORTHWEST 4 OR 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 AT FIRST, VEERING NORTHEAST 2 TO 4 LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, BECOMING SMOOTH OR SLIGHT LATER. SHOWERS. GOOD
SHANNON
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING SOUTHEAST 3 TO 5 LATER. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE LATER. FAIR. GOOD
ROCKALL
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING SOUTH 4 TO 6 LATER. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE LATER. FAIR. GOOD
MALIN HEBRIDES
NORTHWEST 4 OR 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4, THEN SOUTHWEST 3 TO 5 LATER IN HEBRIDES. MODERATE OR ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD
BAILEY
WEST BACKING SOUTH 4 TO 6. ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD
FAIR ISLE
WEST OR NORTHWEST 4 OR 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 AT FIRST. MODERATE OR ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH AT FIRST IN NORTHWEST. SHOWERS. GOOD
FAEROES
WEST BACKING SOUTHWEST 4 TO 6. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH AT FIRST. SHOWERS AT FIRST. GOOD
SOUTHEAST ICELAND