Melvich
Melvich Rivermouth is one of Sutherland's most flexible waves--a sandbar where a peat-stained river creates ever-shifting banks.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NNW (330°)
- Direction range
- 310° - 0°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 220°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
9°C
Wetsuit
6/5mm + boots, gloves, hood
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Melvich?
Melvich works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Melvich?
Offshore wind at Melvich blows from the S (180°). Anything in the 150° to 220° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Melvich?
Melvich wants NNW swell (310° to 0°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 13s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Melvich?
The main season at Melvich is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. A secondary window runs Mar, Apr.
How do I get to Melvich?
Fly into INV, then allow about 150 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Melvich?
Melvich is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Mar, Apr
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