Kitesurfing Gott Bay · Tiree
Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom
Wind & Conditions
Gott Bay on the east coast of Tiree is the island's premier beginner and freestyle venue. Shore normal ESE (~105°). 400 m × 1 km shallow-water zone; gentle waves in the eastern corner. Tiree is the windiest inhabited UK island (average 17 mph); the bay is sheltered from the heaviest Atlantic seas but receives W through S onshore. Near island pubs; camping on Tiree.
About Gott Bay · Tiree
Tiree is the most westerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The low-lying island, southwest of Coll, has an area of 7,834 hectares and a population of around 700.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Gott Bay · Tiree.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Location
Gott Bay · Tiree, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Lat: 56.501, Lon: -6.802
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Beach Burger Restaurant
- Fish and Chips Restaurant
- Yellow Hare Bar / Café
- Scarinish Hotel Local business
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Gott Bay · Tiree?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Gott Bay · Tiree — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Gott Bay · Tiree suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at Gott Bay · Tiree?
Gott Bay on the east coast of Tiree is the island's premier beginner and free... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at Gott Bay · Tiree?
Wind at Gott Bay · Tiree tends toward moderate, so a 12–17m kite covers most sessions — adjusted for your body weight. Breeza works out the correct kite size for your setup and tells you whether today's conditions are actually worth rigging.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Gott Bay · Tiree?
Safety at Gott Bay · Tiree depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Gott Bay · Tiree is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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