Machir Bay (Islay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.78° N 6.46° W

Machir Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Machir Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
13.9° C
0.3° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, W swell with 866 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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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
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
5
1.5
NNW
6
1
NNW
6
0.8
NW
7
0.9
NW
4
1.2
NNW
5
1.1
NW
5
1.1
NNW
5
0.5
W
10
1.1
NW
5
1.1
NW
5
1.1
NW
5
1.2
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
0.9
NW
7
0.7
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
5
1.7
WNW
7
2.2
W
9
2.3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
111
86
154
58
55
26
67
57
64
48
49
53
53
80
85
65
38
43
319
742
863
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
30
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
WSW
25
SW
35
WSW
30
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:51AM2.55m
9:25PM2.83m
9:31AM2.43m
10:06PM2.62m
10:13AM2.28m
10:48PM2.39m
10:58AM2.12m
11:34PM2.16m
11:53AM1.98m
00:32AM1.96m
1:10PM1.88m
1:54AM1.85m
2:45PM1.88m
3:20AM1.87m
Low Tide
3:00PM0.05m
3:38AM0.41m
3:44PM0.22m
4:22AM0.56m
4:29PM0.43m
5:07AM0.72m
5:20PM0.66m
5:58AM0.86m
6:20PM0.86m
7:00AM0.96m
7:35PM0.99m
8:14AM0.99m
8:58PM1.01m
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5:05
5:07
5:07
5:09
5:11
5:13
5:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:54
9:53
9:52
9:51
9:49
9:47
 mm
8
Temp °C
13
14
14
14
13
15
13
13
13
12
12
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
Feels °C
8
9
9
10
8
11
8
8
9
7
6
9
10
10
10
11
11
11
8
8
11
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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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