Gairloch (GBGAR) — marine weather & port guide
Gairloch is a port in United Kingdom at 57°42.0′N 5°40.0′W. Today (Aug 3): ENE wind 7–13 kn, waves 0.5–0.7 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 57°42.0′N 5°40.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | GBGAR |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | River natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Time zone | Europe/London |
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10-day marine forecast — Gairloch
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| ENE 7–13 kn | 18 kn | 0.5–0.7 m |
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| E 10–15 kn | 21 kn | 0.4–0.7 m |
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| ENE 9–23 kn | 31 kn | 0.5–1.6 m |
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| WNW 9–18 kn | 24 kn | 0.5–1.2 m |
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| SSW 12–19 kn | 23 kn | 0.6–1.5 m |
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| S 20–29 kn | 36 kn | 1.6–2.5 m |
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| SW 20–21 kn | 26 kn | 1.7–1.8 m |
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| WSW 21–21 kn | 31 kn | 1.8–1.8 m |
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| S 15–15 kn | 21 kn | 0.9–0.9 m |
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| S 18–18 kn | 27 kn | 1.7–1.7 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Gairloch right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: ENE wind 7–13 kn, waves 0.5–0.7 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Gairloch?
Gairloch is classed as a very small harbor (river natural harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Gairloch?
Per the NGA World Port Index, anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.