Ersary beach (Barra) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 BST
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Ersary beach (Barra) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ersary beach (Barra) sea temperature is
10.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ersary beach (Barra) this week:

The surf forecast for Ersary beach (Barra) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ersary beach (Barra) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 13th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ersary beach (Barra) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the NW by Tue night).

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
9
2.2
WSW
8
2.1
W
9
2
WNW
11
1.8
NW
11
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
1.4
WNW
5
1.7
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.4
W
8
2.3
W
8
3
W
10
3.5
W
12
3
W
12
3
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.4
NNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
823
650
668
923
756
463
329
183
107
390
228
168
131
264
686
1509
4022
3011
2839
934
334
Wind (km/h)
40
SSW
40
WSW
30
WNW
20
NW
25
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNW
15
NW
35
WNW
35
N
30
NNE
0
WSW
25
SW
25
W
35
W
45
W
45
W
45
NNW
45
N
45
N
40
NNE
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
glassy
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
10:33PM2.66m
10:57AM2.49m
11:29PM2.50m
12:00PM2.37m
00:39AM2.42m
1:15PM2.36m
1:54AM2.46m
2:29PM2.46m
2:59AM2.62m
3:30PM2.66m
3:54AM2.84m
4:21PM2.90m
4:43AM3.09m
Low Tide
4:11PM0.95m
4:42AM1.05m
5:03PM1.09m
5:42AM1.18m
6:12PM1.17m
7:01AM1.20m
7:34PM1.15m
8:18AM1.08m
8:45PM1.00m
9:19AM0.88m
9:42PM0.79m
10:10AM0.63m
10:30PM0.54m
10:55AM0.39m
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
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5:26
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:13
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9:24
9:27
9:29
9:30
9:32
9:35
9:37
9:38
1
1
1
4
1
Temp °C
10
9
8
8
8
7
8
8
9
8
7
7
8
10
9
10
8
9
9
9
9
1
-1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
0
-2
2
2
5
1
0
-3
0
-1
-1
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
N
9
0.3
WSW
14
2
WNW
11
1.8
NW
11
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
1.7
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.2
N
9
0.1
SW
18
3
W
12
2.1
W
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
19
7
41
923
756
463
329
183
34
390
228
168
131
7
12
3011
1204
882
300
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.6
W
12
0.7
N
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
W
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
19
8
41
58
108
112
64
39
46
8
7
8
2
10
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
10
0.1
N
11
0.5
W
12
0.1
NW
8
0.2
W
14
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
6
20
8
2
71
2
15
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
9
2.2
WSW
8
2.1
W
9
0.4
N
3
0.5
NNE
3
0.4
N
3
0.2
NNE
3
1.4
WNW
5
0.6
N
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
WSW
3
1.4
W
8
2.3
W
8
3
W
10
3.5
W
12
3
WNW
12
2.1
NNW
10
1.4
NNW
10
Energy kJ
823
650
668
3
7
3
1
107
9
9
1
1
264
686
1509
4022
2839
934
334
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
4
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
2
1
Distance (km)
184
194
209
325
148
313
737
235
278
387
128
0
68
245
432
312
290
213
315
222
664
Best forecast wave conditions in Outer Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
4
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
4
4
4
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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Information about the Ersary beach (Barra) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ersary beach (Barra) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ersary beach (Barra) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ersary beach (Barra) 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 (Ersary beach (Barra)) 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).

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Are you planning a holiday in Outer Hebrides? If you are looking for accommodation near Ersary beach (Barra), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Outer Hebrides, consider staying in Tiree which is 69 km (43 miles) away. Other places in and around Outer Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Portree which is 86 km (53 miles) away and Mallaig, 99 km (61 miles) away.

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