Machir Bay (Islay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.78° N 6.46° W

Machir Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Machir Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.6° 

Machir Bay (Islay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Machir Bay (Islay) surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, W swell with 5,196 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Machir Bay (Islay) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Machir Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 10th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Machir Bay (Islay) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
11
2.2
W
11
1.8
W
10
1.6
W
9
1.7
W
10
2.2
W
10
2.2
W
10
2.5
W
12
2.5
W
11
2.5
W
11
2.3
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
11
1.9
W
11
2.1
W
10
3
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
783
1089
625
427
535
947
951
1884
1456
1412
1372
988
1130
1031
932
1111
1111
815
954
1936
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
35
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
S
35
SSW
30
SSW
40
SW
35
WSW
30
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
30
W
25
WNW
35
W
35
WNW
35
NW
15
WSW
40
S
50
SW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:55PM2.18m
10:32AM2.19m
11:04PM1.92m
12:10PM2.04m
1:04AM1.79m
2:14PM2.12m
2:51AM1.92m
3:30PM2.36m
3:54AM2.14m
4:21PM2.60m
4:39AM2.36m
5:02PM2.79m
Low Tide
4:05AM0.67m
4:55PM0.85m
5:25AM0.86m
6:46PM0.99m
7:14AM0.88m
8:35PM0.89m
8:45AM0.72m
9:45PM0.68m
9:47AM0.49m
10:33PM0.47m
10:34AM0.28m
11:11PM0.30m
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Temp °C
15
12
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15
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12
12
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12
11
11
11
14
Feels °C
9
5
7
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8
10
11
10
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10
7
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6
3
4
3
7
2
6
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Information about the Machir Bay (Islay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Machir Bay (Islay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Machir Bay (Islay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Machir Bay (Islay) 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 (Machir Bay (Islay)) 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 Machir Bay (Islay) 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 Inner Hebrides? If you are looking for accommodation near Machir Bay (Islay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Motherwell which is 50 km (31 miles) away. Other places in and around Inner Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Campbeltown which is 65 km (40 miles) away, Ballycastle, Tarbert and Ballypatrick.

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