Machir Bay (Islay) surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, W swell with 8,616 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Machir Bay (Islay) this week:
The surf forecast for Machir Bay (Islay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Machir Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Machir Bay (Islay) over the next 16 days.
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