
Surf Forecasts:
Machir Bay (Islay) surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,322 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Machir Bay (Islay) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
114 | 76 | 79 | 49 | 67 | 44 | 21 | 26 | 75 | 287 | 341 | 458 | 882 | 742 | 463 | 361 | 580 | 1026 | 1248 | 884 | 802 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:58AM2.12m | 11:34PM2.16m | 11:53AM1.98m | 00:32AM1.96m | 1:10PM1.88m | 1:54AM1.85m | 2:45PM1.88m | 3:20AM1.87m | 4:00PM1.99m | 4:21AM1.97m | 4:51PM2.14m | 5:06AM2.11m | 5:32PM2.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07AM0.72m | 5:20PM0.66m | 5:58AM0.86m | 6:20PM0.86m | 7:00AM0.96m | 7:35PM0.99m | 8:14AM0.99m | 8:58PM1.01m | 9:28AM0.93m | 10:08PM0.93m | 10:27AM0.81m | 11:01PM0.81m | 11:13AM0.65m | 11:42PM0.68m | |||||||
5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — |
30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 19 | 287 | — | — | 882 | 742 | 463 | 361 | — | — | — | 884 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | W 8 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | — | — | 12 | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | — | W 10 |
114 | 76 | 79 | 49 | 67 | 44 | — | 26 | 75 | — | 341 | 458 | — | — | — | — | 580 | 1026 | 1248 | — | 802 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 453 | 1219 | 326 | 81 | 95 | 71 | 71 | 400 | 61 | 373 | 373 | 327 | 65 | 327 | 832 | 81 | 639 | 327 | 223 | 65 | 455 |
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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.










