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Barvas (Inverness-shire)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | 13.6kts | 18.5kts | | 1.4m | 8.2sec | | 0.3mm | 24% | 13°C | 13°C |
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| 04:00 | 13.7kts | 18.8kts | | 1.6m | 8.2sec | | 0.3mm | 8% | 13°C | 13°C |
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| 07:00 | 16.2kts | 21.1kts | | 1.7m | 8sec | | 0.7mm | 8% | 13°C | 13°C |
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| 10:00 | 17.2kts | 21.1kts | | 1.9m | 7.9sec | | 0.3mm | 17% | 14°C | 13°C |
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| 13:00 | 14kts | 20.1kts | | 1.9m | 7.9sec | | 0.8mm | 25% | 14°C | 13°C |
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| 16:00 | 13kts | 18.6kts | | 1.8m | 7.9sec | | 0.2mm | 31% | 13°C | 13°C |
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First light: 04:58-05:46 / Last light: 21:15-22:03
General info
| Suitability | intermediate, advanced |
|---|---|
| Beach faces | NW |
| Best wind | S, SW, SSW |
Alternatives choices
Broadhaven, Freshwater West, MagheroartySelect 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 14 AUGUST 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 1800 UTC FRIDAY 14 AUGUST TO 1800 UTC SATURDAY 15 AUGUST 2026
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT MIDDAY
LOW 150 MILES NORTHEAST OF ICELAND 1003 EXPECTED 150 MILES NORTH OF NORWEGIAN BASIN WITH LITTLE CHANGE BY MIDDAY TOMORROW. NEW HIGH EXPECTED SOUTHEAST ICELAND 1016 BY SAME TIME
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING
WEST OR NORTHWEST 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS, THUNDERY AT FIRST WITH FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR AT FIRST
NORTH UTSIRE
SOUTHERLY VEERING NORTHWESTERLY, 3 TO 5. SLIGHT. SHOWERS, THUNDERY AT FIRST WITH FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR AT FIRST
SOUTH UTSIRE
SOUTHEASTERLY 2 TO 4, VEERING NORTHWESTERLY 4 TO 6. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT, BECOMING SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS, THUNDERY AT FIRST. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR AT FIRST
FORTIES CROMARTY FORTH
WEST OR NORTHWEST 3 TO 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4 AT TIMES. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN EAST FORTIES. SHOWERS, PERHAPS THUNDERY. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
TYNE DOGGER
NORTH OR NORTHWEST, BECOMING VARIABLE AT TIMES, 3 TO 5. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY SMOOTH IN TYNE. SHOWERS, PERHAPS THUNDERY. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FISHER GERMAN BIGHT
SOUTH 2 TO 4, VEERING NORTHWEST 4 OR 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 IN FISHER. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT, BECOMING SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS, THUNDERY LATER. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR LATER
HUMBER THAMES DOVER WIGHT
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING NORTH OR NORTHEAST 3 TO 5. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
PORTLAND PLYMOUTH
WEST VEERING NORTH OR NORTHWEST, 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS IN WEST PLYMOUTH. GOOD
BISCAY
NORTHERLY OR NORTHWESTERLY 4 OR 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 IN NORTH. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FITZROY
NORTHERLY 4 OR 5, INCREASING 6 OR 7 IN FAR SOUTHEAST, PERHAPS GALE 8 LATER IN FAR SOUTHEAST. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH IN SOUTH. SHOWERS. GOOD
SOLE LUNDY FASTNET
NORTHWEST VEERING NORTH 3 TO 5. MODERATE IN SOLE, ELSEWHERE SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
IRISH SEA
NORTH OR NORTHWEST 3 TO 5. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY SMOOTH. SHOWERS. GOOD
SHANNON
NORTHWEST BACKING SOUTHWEST LATER IN WEST, 3 TO 5. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY SLIGHT LATER. SHOWERS AT FIRST. GOOD
ROCKALL MALIN HEBRIDES BAILEY
WESTERLY OR NORTHWESTERLY, BACKING SOUTHWESTERLY LATER IN WEST BAILEY, 4 OR 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 AT FIRST IN SOUTH BAILEY. MODERATE, BUT ROUGH AT FIRST IN SOUTH BAILEY. SHOWERS. GOOD
FAIR ISLE FAEROES
WEST OR SOUTHWEST, VEERING WEST OR NORTHWEST, 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH LATER IN FAR NORTH FAEROES. RAIN OR SHOWERS. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOUTHEAST ICELAND