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Ersary beach (Barra) Surf Forecast
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Ersary beach (Barra) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Saturday (Mar 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ersary beach (Barra) in the next 16 days are 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ersary beach (Barra) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the SSW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1756 | 3601 | 5430 | 5361 | 3966 | 3512 | 6556 | 5980 | 5371 | 2982 | 4055 | 8416 | 16330 | 12869 | 10553 | 7686 | 3357 | 1469 | 380 | 236 | 512 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | cross | cross- off | cross | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:04PM 3.60 | 7:23AM 3.69 | 7:41PM 3.57 | 8:01AM 3.59 | 8:19PM 3.45 | 8:43AM 3.37 | 9:02PM 3.25 | 9:29AM 3.08 | 9:53PM 2.98 | 10:27AM 2.76 | 11:01PM 2.71 | 11:49AM 2.50 | 12:37AM 2.56 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:08AM -0.14 | 1:29PM -0.07 | 1:45AM -0.07 | 2:07PM 0.07 | 2:25AM 0.11 | 2:47PM 0.31 | 3:10AM 0.38 | 3:34PM 0.61 | 4:05AM 0.70 | 4:34PM 0.92 | 5:23AM 0.99 | 6:06PM 1.13 | 7:14AM 1.09 | ||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | ||
| Sunset | 6:42 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | -2 | -4 | 1 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -9 | -12 | -11 | -7 | -5 | -5 | -1 | 1 | 4 | -2 | ||
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ersary beach (Barra) 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.
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