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

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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
8.9° 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 (Apr 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 27th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m) 
Direction
Period (s) 
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
12
0.7
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
Wave Graph 
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ 
58
33
17
6
2
2
1
1
21
2
2
2
12
20
27
21
31
103
305
475
412
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
ENE
10
E
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
10
NE
10
E
10
SE
10
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
25
SSE
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
10:24AM3.03m
10:50PM3.01m
11:27AM2.74m
00:02AM2.78m
12:48PM2.54m
1:31AM2.67m
2:19PM2.51m
2:58AM2.72m
3:36PM2.63m
4:05AM2.87m
4:32PM2.81m
4:56AM3.02m
5:16PM2.98m
Low Tide
4:27PM0.64m
5:06AM0.70m
5:33PM0.89m
6:27AM0.93m
7:02PM1.02m
8:04AM0.98m
8:35PM0.97m
9:24AM0.87m
9:46PM0.80m
10:22AM0.70m
10:38PM0.61m
11:06AM0.54m
11:21PM0.45m
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6:05
6:01
6:00
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
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8:52
8:54
8:57
8:59
9:00
9:02
9:05
 Temp °C
7
10
11
10
11
12
12
12
13
11
12
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
14
14
2
7
7
5
7
7
8
9
10
7
8
8
6
7
8
8
9
10
9
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.5
S
5
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.6
W
6
0.9
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
58
33
17
6
2
12
111
148
135
218
186
130
75
53
50
46
32
28
305
475
412
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
S
12
0.3
SSW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
NW
6
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
WSW
18
0.5
SW
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
10
Energy kJ
7
6
3
3
20
1
1
21
1
2
2
12
20
27
10
31
28
44
12
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
9
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
13
0.2
N
11
0.4
WSW
16
0.6
W
10
0.3
W
8
0.2
NNW
10
Energy kJ
5
4
2
1
1
1
2
5
2
1
3
9
103
65
13
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
5
0.2
E
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.5
SSE
5
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
S
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.2
SSE
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.6
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
5
0.7
SSW
8
0.9
SSE
4
Energy kJ
18
1
1
15
14
5
5
3
1
1
3
10
15
21
20
65
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
2
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
3
Distance (km)
64
128
270
586
503
436
64
64
66
64
64
64
149
235
135
214
67
0
0
0
128
Best forecast wave conditions in Outer Hebrides
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Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
 
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
 
8
 
9
 
9
 
5
 
5
 
5
 
5
 
5
 
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4
 
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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.

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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