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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 22 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
9.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ersary beach (Barra) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 21s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 29) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 27th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 27th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 30th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 21s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ersary beach (Barra) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the ESE on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the E by Tue night).

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thu
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
3
!
4
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.4
WSW
1
WSW
0.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)131312161517151413151212151416151414161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1474643333137323494013235411567031337628294123241237403706251522342751845545
Wind
(km/h)
60
ESE
55
E
45
E
45
E
45
ESE
50
ESE
50
E
45
ESE
30
E
35
SE
55
SE
50
ESE
55
ESE
45
SE
35
S
20
SE
15
ESE
40
SE
70
SE
70
SE
45
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:48AM
3.29
9:06PM
3.11
9:27AM
3.18
9:48PM
3.00
10:11AM
3.03
10:37PM
2.86
11:05AM
2.85
11:37PM
2.71
12:14PM
2.69
12:56AM
2.63
1:41PM
2.63
2:25AM
2.70
3:09PM
2.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:31AM
0.27
2:55PM
0.33
3:09AM
0.37
3:35PM
0.45
3:52AM
0.52
4:21PM
0.61
4:44AM
0.71
5:19PM
0.80
5:52AM
0.88
6:35PM
0.95
7:19AM
0.96
8:04PM
0.96
8:49AM
0.86
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thu
29
Sunrise-8:45--8:44--8:42--8:41--8:38--8:37--8:34-
Sunset--4:37--4:38--4:40--4:43--4:45--4:47--4:50
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
1-----------421---531
Temp. °C777888887766677776678
Feels °C (?)-5-5-3-2-2-3-3-2-1-2-6-6-7-5-2-1-1-3-9-2-2
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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 12 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.

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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