Beach Weather in Vatersay Beach, Vatersay, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Vatersay Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 66%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 24kmh from the West-Northwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Vatersay Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 09:13 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Vatersay Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.4mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.2mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 88%.

VATERSAY BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 12° 13° 13° 13° 12°
31% 10% 65% 40% 98% 100% 100% 91%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12°
95% 86% 52% 87% 100% 100% 90% 96%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12°
66% 85% 91% 100% 100% 100% 95% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12°
56% 41% 43% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 1.5mm 1.8mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13°
100% 100% 100% 100% 87% 92% 95% 84%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 13° 12° 12° 12° 12°
92% 100% 81% 59% 66% 72% 84% 74%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.2mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 11° 12° 12° 12°
75% 78% 74% 79% 47% 19% 19% 17%
0.2mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
9.4s 9.2s 9.0s 8.8s 9.0s 8.8s 8.9s 9.4s
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
1.3m
9.1s 9.0s 8.6s 8.5s 7.9s 7.7s 7.4s 6.6s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
7.5s 6.5s 7.3s 7.4s 7.3s 7.0s 6.9s 5.8s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
18
kmh
27
kmh
34
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.4m
0.9m
1.1m
8.2s 9.2s 8.8s 6.0s 5.9s 7.9s 5.6s 6.9s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
1.6m
2.0m
1.9m
1.5m
1.2m
0.8m
1.0m
0.7m
6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 10.7s 6.7s 10.6s 10.1s 9.6s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
14
kmh
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
9.1s 8.7s 8.4s 8.1s 8.0s 7.8s 7.7s 7.7s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
15
kmh
24
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
1.0m
7.6s 7.6s 10.7s 7.9s 9.6s 13.1s 10.9s 9.8s
Fri 14th August
1:59 AM 7:59 AM 2:07 PM 8:19 PM
0.18 3.62 0.15 4.00
Sat 15th August
2:37 AM 8:34 AM 2:44 PM 8:55 PM
0.19 3.60 0.17 3.90
Sun 16th August
3:12 AM 9:08 AM 3:20 PM 9:29 PM
0.29 3.52 0.30 3.71
Mon 17th August
3:47 AM 9:42 AM 3:56 PM 10:03 PM
0.48 3.37 0.53 3.46
Tue 18th August
4:21 AM 10:16 AM 4:33 PM 10:37 PM
0.72 3.18 0.82 3.16
Wed 19th August
4:57 AM 10:52 AM 5:13 PM 11:13 PM
1.00 2.95 1.15 2.85
Thu 20th August
5:38 AM 11:35 AM 6:03 PM 11:59 PM
1.28 2.71 1.48 2.56
Fri 14th August
14°
0.2mm
19kmh W
66%
Sat 15th August
12°
0.4mm
22kmh WNW
88%
Sun 16th August
12°
0.2mm
12kmh S
88%
Mon 17th August
13°
3.6mm
36kmh SSE
80%
Tue 18th August
13°
0.1mm
26kmh WSW
94%
Wed 19th August
14°
1.4mm
24kmh WNW
78%
Thu 20th August
12°
0.6mm
33kmh NNE
51%
Fri 21st August
11°
0.0mm
21kmh NNE
26%
Sat 22nd August
11°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
29%
Sun 23rd August
14°
0.0mm
19kmh ESE
43%
Mon 24th August
13°
0.0mm
19kmh ENE
49%
Tue 25th August
13°
0.0mm
24kmh ENE
18%
Wed 26th August
12°
0.0mm
7kmh SSE
25%
Thu 27th August
12°
0.0mm
4kmh SSW
12%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 0.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 53%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Vatersay Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Vatersay Beach, Vatersay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom

Imagine taking a holiday at Vatersay Beach, located in the beautiful and remote island of Vatersay in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, United Kingdom. This stunning beach is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here you can relax, unwind, and enjoy the natural beauty that Vatersay Beach has to offer.

Beach Type

Vatersay Beach is known for its soft white sand that stretches along the shoreline. The crystal-clear waters provide an inviting contrast to the pristine sand, making it a perfect place for beachgoers to relax and enjoy their surroundings. The beach also has some rocky areas, which create interesting opportunities for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who wish to explore underwater marine life.

Beach Activities

At Vatersay Beach, you can engage in various beach activities that are popular among visitors. Some recommended activities include:

  • Swimming: With clear waters and gentle waves, swimming is a popular activity at Vatersay Beach.
  • Snorkeling & Diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky areas make for excellent snorkeling and diving spots where you can discover a diverse range of marine life.
  • Beachcombing: The white sandy shores are ideal for beachcombing enthusiasts who enjoy finding treasures washed up by the sea.
  • Birdwatching: Vatersay Island is home to various bird species, making it a great spot for birdwatching.
  • Hiking: Explore the scenic surroundings of Vatersay Beach with coastal walks that offer stunning views of the landscape.

Accommodations

While there aren't any beach resorts or hotels directly on Vatersay Beach itself due to its remote nature, there are accommodations available on nearby Barra island. Some options include:

  • Isle of Barra Hotel: A family-run hotel located on Barra island offering comfortable rooms with beautiful views.
  • Castlebay Hotel: Located in Castlebay, this hotel offers en-suite rooms and self-catering accommodation options with stunning views of the bay.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Vatersay Beach, the best area to stay in would be on Barra island. This is because it is the closest island to Vatersay with accessible accommodations, shops, and restaurants. The ferry service between Barra and Vatersay makes it convenient for visitors to travel between the two islands.

Beach Amenities

Vatersay Beach offers limited amenities due to its remote location. However, you can expect the following:

  • Car parking nearby
  • Public toilets on the island
  • Beautiful coastal walking paths

Please note that there are no lifeguards, beach chairs or umbrella rentals at Vatersay Beach. Visitors should come prepared with their own beach essentials and exercise caution when swimming or participating in water activities.

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