Machir Bay (Islay) Surf Break

Machir Bay (Islay) Surf Break Reviews and Ratings

Lat Long: 55.78° N 6.46° W

Issued: 12 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Machir Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
11.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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

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Machir Bay (Islay) Ratings

Overall: 4.0. Based on 1 vote. Vote

Quality on a good day: 4.0

(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).

Consistency of Surf: 3.0

(1: Machir Bay (Islay) is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).

Difficulty Level: 3.0

(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).

Water Quality: 5.0

(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).

Access: 5.0

(1: Getting to Machir Bay (Islay) requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).

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