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Machir Bay (Islay) surf Forecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
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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 Friday (Apr 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Machir Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 19th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 19th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Machir Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days.
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 1043 | 718 | 484 | 257 | 158 | 157 | 92 | 59 | 41 | 99 | 37 | 15 | 24 | 80 | 122 | 151 | 93 | 74 | 78 | 14 | 33 | 37 | 14 | 36 | 273 | 226 | 1334 | 1053 | 596 | 425 | 284 | 134 | 118 | 121 | 137 | 137 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:06AM 2.21 | 4:18PM 2.02 | 4:40AM 2.38 | 4:50PM 2.20 | 5:09AM 2.52 | 5:19PM 2.37 | 5:36AM 2.63 | 5:48PM 2.50 | 6:04AM 2.70 | 6:17PM 2.61 | 6:32AM 2.72 | 6:46PM 2.66 | 7:01AM 2.69 | 7:17PM 2.66 | 7:30AM 2.62 | 7:48PM 2.61 | 8:01AM 2.51 | 8:21PM 2.51 | 8:34AM 2.37 | 8:59PM 2.37 | 9:13AM 2.21 | 9:46PM 2.22 | 10:02AM 2.04 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:18AM 0.81 | 10:14PM 0.64 | 10:51AM 0.64 | 10:49PM 0.49 | 11:19AM 0.49 | 11:20PM 0.37 | 11:46AM 0.37 | 11:50PM 0.28 | 12:11PM 0.29 | 12:18AM 0.24 | 12:36PM 0.25 | 12:47AM 0.24 | 1:02PM 0.25 | 1:16AM 0.29 | 1:29PM 0.29 | 1:46AM 0.38 | 1:59PM 0.36 | 2:19AM 0.50 | 2:34PM 0.47 | 2:59AM 0.65 | 3:17PM 0.61 | 3:52AM 0.82 | 4:14PM 0.75 | |||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:43 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the S by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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