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 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 35kmh from the South West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Vatersay Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 09:49 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 56% cloud cover 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 10° 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 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.3mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 70%.

VATERSAY BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 13° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12°
6% 74% 85% 68% 78% 81% 56% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 10° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12°
100% 100% 100% 80% 50% 39% 51% 80%
0.1mm 0.2mm 1.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12°
77% 65% 100% 100% 83% 76% 62% 85%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 1st 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°
65% 74% 82% 72% 76% 88% 77% 84%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 2nd 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°
68% 81% 79% 72% 85% 18% 7% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12° 11°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.8mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.5mm 0.4mm 0.9mm 0.7mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
35
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
16
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
1.3m
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
8.8s 8.7s 9.0s 7.7s 8.1s 8.3s 7.9s 8.7s
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
2.0m
2.0m
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
8.9s 8.7s 8.4s 8.1s 4.4s 5.1s 7.2s 5.5s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
24
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
0.5m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
7.5s 6.1s 7.3s 8.2s 8.0s 8.0s 6.9s 6.5s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
7.4s 6.1s 7.4s 7.3s 8.1s 7.8s 6.2s 7.5s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
24
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
7.5s 7.1s 6.9s 7.1s 7.0s 7.9s 7.7s 7.5s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
7.4s 7.2s 9.6s 9.5s 9.3s 9.1s 8.9s 8.6s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
22
kmh
30
kmh
43
kmh
49
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
9.2s 9.0s 8.8s 10.3s 8.5s 7.0s 8.4s 7.9s
Wed 29th July
1:12 AM 7:18 AM 1:17 PM 7:34 PM
0.85 3.21 0.73 3.50
Thu 30th July
1:46 AM 7:49 AM 1:51 PM 8:04 PM
0.68 3.33 0.59 3.61
Fri 31st July
2:19 AM 8:20 AM 2:24 PM 8:34 PM
0.56 3.40 0.50 3.67
Sat 1st August
2:51 AM 8:50 AM 2:57 PM 9:05 PM
0.50 3.42 0.47 3.67
Sun 2nd August
3:24 AM 9:21 AM 3:29 PM 9:36 PM
0.51 3.38 0.51 3.62
Mon 3rd August
3:57 AM 9:53 AM 4:03 PM 10:10 PM
0.58 3.30 0.60 3.51
Tue 4th August
4:32 AM 10:28 AM 4:41 PM 10:47 PM
0.71 3.19 0.75 3.35
Wed 29th July
13°
0.3mm
27kmh WSW
63%
Thu 30th July
12°
1.8mm
29kmh NW
75%
Fri 31st July
12°
1.5mm
33kmh WSW
81%
Sat 1st August
12°
0.3mm
23kmh WNW
77%
Sun 2nd August
12°
0.3mm
9kmh NNE
63%
Mon 3rd August
12°
1.8mm
16kmh ENE
100%
Tue 4th August
12°
3.6mm
26kmh N
100%
Wed 5th August
12°
0.1mm
33kmh N
78%
Thu 6th August
12°
0.0mm
16kmh NNW
59%
Fri 7th August
12°
0.2mm
10kmh W
72%
Sat 8th August
14°
0.8mm
23kmh S
53%
Sun 9th August
14°
5.1mm
53kmh SSE
89%
Mon 10th August
13°
9.7mm
21kmh E
86%
Tue 11th August
12°
0.5mm
37kmh WNW
62%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 13 days of light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 76%.

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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