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Machir Bay (Islay) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 16 Jan 2026 GMT
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Machir Bay (Islay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Machir Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
9.3° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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

The surf forecast for Machir Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Machir Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 20th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Machir Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon).

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

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
3
1
0
0
0
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
W
2.3
W
2.1
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.9
WNW
2.3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.1
W
1.3
W
2
W
2.3
W
Period(s) (?)15151413121110109191616161514131212111314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2541221117688485722922161568161427093001326927011957112168133940312652092
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
30
SE
40
SE
30
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SE
25
SSE
30
SE
25
SSE
20
S
25
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
40
ESE
45
ESE
35
SE
35
SE
40
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:20PM
2.18
4:45AM
2.35
4:56PM
2.32
5:21AM
2.51
5:30PM
2.44
5:55AM
2.64
6:02PM
2.53
6:29AM
2.73
6:34PM
2.57
7:02AM
2.78
7:07PM
2.58
7:34AM
2.79
7:40PM
2.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:15AM
0.76
10:28PM
0.60
10:54AM
0.63
11:04PM
0.45
11:29AM
0.53
11:37PM
0.31
12:01PM
0.45
12:08AM
0.20
12:32PM
0.40
12:38AM
0.14
1:04PM
0.37
1:09AM
0.12
1:37PM
0.37
1:42AM
0.15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise8:45--8:44--8:41--8:41--8:40--8:37--8:37--
Sunset-4:25--4:28--4:29--4:30--4:32--4:35--4:37-
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
125-----2-33---------
Temp. °C788768888888687875456
Feels °C (?)11-101100122211-10-2-6-4-4-3
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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 12 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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