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Machir Bay (Islay) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 11 Mar 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Machir Bay (Islay) this week:
The surf forecast for Machir Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Machir Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 13th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 18th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 18th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Machir Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 219 | 298 | 349 | 167 | 51 | 47 | 46 | 107 | 114 | 155 | 57 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 27 | 56 | 494 | 745 | 482 | 2171 | 2571 | 2835 | 932 | 1342 | 433 | 277 | 212 | 359 | 2964 | 3708 | 7807 | 6194 | 4498 | 1615 | 867 | 885 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | off | glass | cross- on | on | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:41AM 2.62 | 4:51PM 2.41 | 5:12AM 2.75 | 5:20PM 2.54 | 5:40AM 2.84 | 5:47PM 2.64 | 6:06AM 2.87 | 6:13PM 2.69 | 6:32AM 2.84 | 6:40PM 2.69 | 6:58AM 2.76 | 7:07PM 2.64 | 7:24AM 2.62 | 7:35PM 2.54 | 7:50AM 2.45 | 8:04PM 2.39 | 8:18AM 2.25 | 8:36PM 2.20 | 8:49AM 2.05 | 9:15PM 1.99 | 9:31AM 1.85 | 10:21PM 1.80 | 10:59AM 1.69 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:17PM 0.42 | 10:51AM 0.45 | 10:52PM 0.25 | 11:21AM 0.33 | 11:22PM 0.13 | 11:48AM 0.25 | 11:51PM 0.07 | 12:14PM 0.21 | 12:19AM 0.07 | 12:39PM 0.22 | 12:46AM 0.13 | 1:03PM 0.28 | 1:12AM 0.25 | 1:27PM 0.38 | 1:39AM 0.41 | 1:50PM 0.50 | 2:06AM 0.59 | 2:17PM 0.66 | 2:36AM 0.80 | 2:50PM 0.84 | 3:17AM 1.01 | 3:44PM 1.02 | 4:40AM 1.20 | 5:42PM 1.12 | ||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:20 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:44 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -4 | -3 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | -3 | -1 | -3 | -4 | -5 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -4 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 2 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the SE by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Machir Bay (Islay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Machir Bay (Islay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Machir Bay (Islay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Machir Bay (Islay) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Machir Bay (Islay)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Machir Bay (Islay) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Inner Hebrides? If you are looking for accommodation near Machir Bay (Islay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Motherwell which is 50 km (31 miles) away. Other places in and around Inner Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Campbeltown which is 65 km (40 miles) away, Ballycastle, Tarbert and Ballypatrick.
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