Right now

Temp13°C

Wind27 km/h

Gusts41 km/h

Humidity73.6%

Rain 48h1mm

Last rain8h ago

Assessment

Drying — 18h since rain

Sandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Breezy — good for drying

Drying Time

62% dry · 10-19h to dry

7-day forecast

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Today Monday 28 September

Caution

Temp0°C

Rain0.2mm

Wind27 km/h

Gusts41 km/h

Humidity74%

Drying — 18h since rainSandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

10:00 — 0.2mm — — null%

18:00 13° dry 27 — 73.6%

19:00 12° dry 24 — 77.4%

20:00 12° dry 19 — 81.1%

21:00 12° dry 18 — 79.4%

Tue Tuesday 29 September

Caution

Temp15°C

Raindry

Wind32 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity63%

Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 11° dry 26 — 71.3%

07:00 11° dry 27 — 74.8%

08:00 11° dry 28 — 74.8%

09:00 13° dry 27 — 69.1%

10:00 13° dry 30 — 65.1%

11:00 14° dry 31 — 65%

12:00 15° dry 31 — 63.1%

13:00 16° dry 32 — 61.9%

14:00 16° dry 32 — 61.5%

15:00 16° dry 34 — 62.4%

16:00 16° dry 34 — 65.1%

17:00 15° dry 36 — 67.7%

18:00 15° dry 41 — 72.8%

19:00 15° dry 41 — 75.9%

20:00 15° dry 42 — 77.1%

21:00 15° dry 45 — 78.6%

Wed Wednesday 30 September

Poor

Temp18°C

Rain11mm

Wind30 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity63%

11.2mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 16° 6mm 26 — 86.6%

07:00 16° 1mm 21 — 89.8%

08:00 16° 0.4mm 20 — 84.8%

09:00 15° dry 19 — 80.2%

10:00 17° dry 22 — 75.2%

11:00 19° dry 24 — 66.5%

12:00 19° dry 28 — 60.3%

13:00 19° 0.1mm 30 — 57.6%

14:00 18° dry 34 — 58.7%

15:00 18° dry 34 — 61.3%

16:00 17° dry 35 — 64.2%

17:00 16° dry 36 — 67.7%

18:00 15° dry 33 — 75.1%

19:00 15° dry 31 — 76.5%

20:00 14° dry 30 — 78.2%

21:00 14° dry 28 — 79%

Thu Thursday 1 October

Caution

Temp14°C

Rain0.2mm

Wind21 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity72%

Drying — 28h since rainSandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 12° dry 28 — 80.2%

12:00 14° 0.1mm 21 — 72.4%

18:00 12° dry 23 — 81.2%

Fri Friday 2 October

Poor

Temp13°C

Rain2mm

Wind25 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity82%

2.1mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 12° 0.5mm 23 — 85.1%

12:00 13° 1mm 25 — 82.3%

18:00 12° 0.3mm 24 — 90.1%

Sat Saturday 3 October

Poor

Temp12°C

Rain0.6mm

Wind28 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity88%

0.6mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 11° 0.3mm 22 — 83.3%

12:00 12° dry 28 — 87.5%

18:00 13° dry 26 — 70.7%

Sun Sunday 4 October

Poor

Temp15°C

Rain0.4mm

Wind33 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity93%

0.4mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstoneHumidity 93% — potential fog

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 14° dry 33 — 89.1%

12:00 15° 0.1mm 33 — 92.7%

18:00 14° 0.1mm 33 — 94%

Mon Monday 5 October

Poor

Temp14°C

Rain1mm

Wind32 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity86%

1.1mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 13° dry 37 — 84.6%

12:00 14° 0.2mm 32 — 85.9%

18:00 14° 0.8mm 23 — 94.1%

About Gruinard Bay Crags

Gruinard Bay Crags are scenic Torridonian sandstone buttresses set overlooking the pink sands and islands of Gruinard Bay. The rock character features high-friction red sandstone with horizontal breaks, clean edges, and compact slab faces. Facing northwest over the bay, the crag receives late afternoon sun, though coastal air currents keep the surface dry and crisp. The route selection covers accessible trad climbs and intermediate sport routes, led by classic lines such as Gruinard Groove. The approach takes ten to fifteen minutes from roadside laybys along the A832 coast road. Non-tidal access makes this a stress-free coastal climbing venue.

Region: Scotland - Highlands — North West Highlands
Rock type: Sandstone
Aspect: north-west-facing
Altitude: 40m
Exposure: low
Seepage: low

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