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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 30 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
9.0° 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 Friday (Jan 30) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ersary beach (Barra) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 30th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 30th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 30th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Fri morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon night, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the E on Mon afternoon, near gales from the ESE by Tue morning).

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
2
!
!
3
3
3
2
0
!
3
2
0
1
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
3.5
SW
3
WSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.4
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.6
WSW
1.2
WSW
2
WSW
Period(s) (?)191716151515141316151413171615131312222018
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)319570294478277326622550166218916348337122978057891856142865945825136910642383
Wind
(km/h)
55
ESE
50
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
SE
30
S
30
WNW
5
SE
25
E
25
E
45
ESE
55
ESE
50
ESE
40
ESE
35
SE
35
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
45
E
45
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		onglasscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
4:18PM
2.94
4:44AM
3.17
5:13PM
3.15
5:35AM
3.41
6:00PM
3.32
6:20AM
3.59
6:42PM
3.42
7:01AM
3.67
7:21PM
3.45
7:40AM
3.65
7:57PM
3.39
8:17AM
3.53
8:33PM
3.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:01AM
0.64
10:25PM
0.59
10:58AM
0.39
11:17PM
0.35
11:46AM
0.18
12:02AM
0.15
12:30PM
0.04
12:43AM
0.02
1:09PM
-0.00
1:21AM
-0.01
1:47PM
0.04
1:58AM
0.05
2:22PM
0.17
2:34AM
0.19
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise8:33--8:32--8:30--8:27--8:26--8:22--8:21--
Sunset-4:52--4:54--4:57--4:59--5:00--5:04--5:06-
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cloud
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light rain
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C667778888778776778887
Feels °C (?)-6-6-2-1-1021500-1-5-5-4-1-1-1-2-2-4
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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 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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