Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 6 years of historical weather data.
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
Eoropaidh is a beach break located on the Isle of Harris in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, facing northwest toward the Atlantic. The spot features a sandy beach backed by machair grassland with scattered rocky outcrops defining the shoreline. The dramatic rocky headlands visible in the satellite imagery provide natural wind channeling but also create navigational hazards. Water conditions are typically rough due to Atlantic exposure, with average waves of 2.36m and temperatures around 9.3°C. Best wind conditions occur with northeast or east winds that provide side-shore coverage along the beach. The spot suits intermediate kiters who can manage moderate waves and have experience with rocky terrain awareness. Wind reliability is moderate at 49.4%, requiring flexibility in session planning. The combination of exposed position, cold water, and rocky hazards demands respect for local conditions and careful launch/landing execution. The machair and pastoral setting behind the beach provides scenic backdrop with limited spectator areas.
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Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Months with 50%+ wind days (12–35 knots)
Historical averages based on 6 years of data
| Month | Wind Days | Avg Wind | Temp | Best Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71% | 15kts | 6°feels 0° | PM |
| Feb | 74% | 16kts | 6°feels 0° | PM |
| Mar | 48% | 13kts | 6°feels 1° |
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| Apr | 37% | 11kts | 7°feels 3° | PM |
| May | 35% | 11kts | 10°feels 7° | PM |
| Jun | 35% | 11kts | 12°feels 9° | PM |
| Jul | 30% | 10kts | 13°feels 11° | PM |
| Aug | 32% | 10kts | 14°feels 11° | PM |
| Sep | 46% | 12kts | 13°feels 9° | PM |
| Oct | 61% | 14kts | 10°feels 6° | PM |
| Nov | 64% | 14kts | 8°feels 4° | PM |
| Dec | 61% | 14kts | 6°feels 1° | AM |