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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 12 am Friday 17 Apr 2026 BSTForecast 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
8.4° 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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) 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 4.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 19th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ersary beach (Barra) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 956 | 756 | 0 | 0 | 1898 | 1466 | 300 | 269 | 239 | 555 | 355 | 1110 | 1344 | 1026 | 764 | 347 | 149 | 96 | 42 | 23 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:42AM 3.59 | 7:01PM 3.57 | 7:21AM 3.69 | 7:40PM 3.64 | 8:02AM 3.67 | 8:20PM 3.61 | 8:45AM 3.54 | 9:04PM 3.49 | 9:31AM 3.31 | 9:53PM 3.27 | 10:24AM 3.03 | 10:50PM 3.01 | 11:27AM 2.74 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:28AM 0.01 | 12:49PM -0.05 | 1:06AM -0.12 | 1:27PM -0.09 | 1:46AM -0.14 | 2:07PM -0.03 | 2:28AM -0.06 | 2:49PM 0.13 | 3:13AM 0.14 | 3:34PM 0.36 | 4:04AM 0.41 | 4:27PM 0.64 | 5:06AM 0.70 | 5:33PM 0.89 | ||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:01 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | |
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Rain (mm) | 14 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 11 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -2 | -4 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 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).
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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