Balephuil Bay, Tiree

A southwest-coast Tiree bay, more exposed to Atlantic swell than the island's sheltered east-side bays, making it a favoured wave-riding spot when wind and swell direction line up.

waves

West coast Tiree, closest generic coastal scenery — Gordon Hatton / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Traigh Thodhrasdail beach nearby on Tiree — Richard Webb / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

surfboard transport, evidence of watersports culture on Tiree — Richard Webb / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Wind

best months	Apr May Jun Sep Oct
season notes	Same highly wind-exposed Tiree climate as the rest of the island.
quality	gusty

Water

type	waves
temp summer c	14
temp winter c	8
wetsuit	4/3-5/4 in summer, 6/5 with boots, gloves and hood in winter

Levels

beginner	no
intermediate	yes
advanced	yes
notes	More exposed and wave-driven than Gott Bay; best suited to experienced riders

Launch & crowd

vibe	Quiet, used by the island's small experienced-rider community

Hazards

Atlantic swell and shorebreak
remote location with limited services
cold water

Travel basics

airport	TRE Tiree Airport
getting there	Southwest coast of Tiree
accommodation	Limited island accommodation - book ahead
cost level	high
no wind	Beach walking, wildlife watching

Nearby: Gott Bay, Tiree, Crossapol Bay, Tiree

Sources: en.wikipedia.org