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Port Bharrapol

Tiree, Inner Hebrides, UK
🪨Rocks🏝️Remote🚶Difficult access

Port Bharrapol sits on Tiree--the windiest island in Britain and one of its most unlikely surf destinations.

Port Bharrapol surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today23
29
Poor
3.3m@13s
16km/h
Thu24
47
Fair
1.8m@11s
43km/h
Fri25
26
Poor
5.8m@16s
39km/h
Sat26
0
Poor
3.3m@3s
46km/h
Sun27
8
Poor
3.2m@10s
34km/h
Mon28
22
Poor
2.7m@12s
32km/h
Tue29
60
Fair
1.6m@11s
33km/h
Wed30
27
Poor
1.7m@10s
40km/h
Thu1
15
Poor
4.8m@12s
46km/h
Fri2
32
Poor
0.9m@11s
26km/h
Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 15 km/h · PM 14 km/h
Swell
3.3m
W(271°)
Score: 4/25
Period
13s
Medium period swell
Score: 25/25
Wind
16km/h
WNW(297°)
Score: 0/25
Weather
13°C
0.1mm30%
First light 6:44amSunrise 7:14amSunset 7:24pmLast light 7:54pm
Windswell0.4m@3sSecondary0.1mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

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tidem
4:07am2.5m
10:36am0.7m
4:32pm2.8m
4:51am2.7m
11:02am0.5m
5:11pm3.4m
5:17am3.2m
11:38am0.3m
5:44pm3.5m
5:57am3.3m
12:03pm0.2m
6:16pm3.8m
6:28am3.6m
12:39pm0.2m
6:46pm3.8m
1:00am0.1m
6:59am3.6m
1:11pm0.0m
7:20pm3.7m
1:31am0.1m
7:35am3.9m
1:47pm0.4m
7:47pm4.0m
2:13am0.2m
8:07am3.4m
2:26pm0.1m
8:30pm3.4m
2:44am0.4m
8:45am3.4m
3:07pm0.5m
9:09pm3.2m
Night

Tide times today

4:07 am
High tide - 2.49m
10:36 am
Low tide - 0.69m
4:32 pm
High tide - 2.79m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

29
Poor
Components
Swell Direction20/25
Swell Size4/25
Swell Period25/25
Wind0/25
Raw Score49/100
Adjustments
🤢 Wind History-6
💨 Gusty Wind-4
⚠️ Weak Component-10
Adjusted Score29/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score29
🤢 Morning Sickness

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
W (280°)
Direction range
225° - 340°
Size range
0.9m - 2.5m
Ideal size
1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier
1.00×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
60° - 135°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all

Water temp

11°C

Wetsuit

5/4mm + boots

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

2/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Port Bharrapol?

The Port Bharrapol profile does not specify a preferred tide stage. That does not mean tide has no effect: check local conditions alongside swell and wind.

What wind direction is offshore at Port Bharrapol?

The Port Bharrapol profile uses wind from E (90°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 60° to 135°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Port Bharrapol?

The Port Bharrapol scoring profile favors swell from W (225° to 340°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Port Bharrapol?

The main season at Port Bharrapol is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, May, Aug.

How do I get to Port Bharrapol?

The spot profile lists TRE as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 10 minutes.

What kind of wave is Port Bharrapol?

Port Bharrapol is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Apr, May, Aug

Getting There

Airport
TRE
Drive time
10 min
Data quality
verified

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