KiteGlobeIsle of Lewis / Uig Bay
Isle of Lewis / Uig Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Stornoway, Isle of Lewis in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W, NW wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Stornoway, Isle of Lewis |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 58.1853, -7.0324 |
About Isle of Lewis / Uig Bay
Flat, shallow, crystal clear. High tides are spectacular 1.5 miles square of flat shallow water, about 2ft deep. Tide comes in slowly.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Isle of Lewis / Uig Bay?
The best time to kite Isle of Lewis / Uig Bay is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Isle of Lewis / Uig Bay offers open ocean conditions with W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Isle of Lewis / Uig Bay?
Drive 36 miles from the airport. Head for west coast on A858 and in Garrynahine take the B8011 to Uig. Follow this road for 25 min and you will see the bay. Continue until you see signs for Ardroil Sands. Take that road and park near toilet block. There are buses but to hire a car/van is the best. The West coast is covered with excellent beaches.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.