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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 09 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
9.7° 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 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ersary beach (Barra) in the next 12 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 15th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, severe gales from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
!
0
!
!
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.1
W
3.5
SSW
2.1
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
4
W
2.5
NW
3
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
1.5
NW
0.9
NW
0.5
NW
4
WSW
5
WSW
4
WSW
3
WSW
2.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)14121110101111121213111111111091918161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)275225551400230010670582549322078257425931736515170421273313769868434651941
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
35
W
30
SSW
65
SSE
55
SSE
65
SSE
55
SSW
65
SW
55
WSW
35
WSW
20
NW
30
WNW
35
WNW
15
SW
50
SSE
35
SW
45
WSW
40
SW
10
SSE
45
NE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		onononcrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:32PM
2.75
10:59AM
2.76
11:22PM
2.59
11:52AM
2.55
12:22AM
2.46
12:58PM
2.42
1:34AM
2.42
2:13PM
2.39
2:49AM
2.48
3:23PM
2.47
3:50AM
2.62
4:18PM
2.61
4:39AM
2.79
5:02PM
2.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:37AM
0.77
5:09PM
0.92
5:32AM
0.98
6:07PM
1.09
6:40AM
1.14
7:16PM
1.19
7:57AM
1.19
8:28PM
1.18
9:07AM
1.13
9:30PM
1.09
10:03AM
1.00
10:20PM
0.94
10:48AM
0.84
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
Sunrise-9:02--9:00--9:00--8:59--8:57--8:56--8:56-
Sunset--4:10--4:13--4:15--4:16--4:19--4:20--4:22
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
212179741------4422-22
Temp. °C88891010988876669888877
Feels °C (?)-1-10-2-1-3-3-6-3-21-2-3120-2-13-30
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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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