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Machrihanish Surf Forecast
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Machrihanish surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Machrihanish surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Machrihanish sea temperature is
9.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Machrihanish this week:
The surf forecast for Machrihanish over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Machrihanish in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 9th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 9th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 13th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Machrihanish over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the W by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 13 | NW 6 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 11 | |
22 | 12 | 10 | 47 | 154 | 194 | 166 | 29 | 66 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 71 | 141 | 61 | 47 | 113 | 126 | 221 | 332 | 531 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 5:40PM0.78m | 5:11AM0.86m | 6:17PM0.73m | 5:43AM0.86m | 7:00PM0.67m | 6:17AM0.84m | 7:55PM0.63m | 6:51AM0.81m | 9:17PM0.62m | 7:25AM0.76m | 10:50PM0.65m | 8:05AM0.71m | 11:48PM0.70m | 9:38AM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM0.40m | 12:12PM0.17m | 00:00AM0.44m | 1:00PM0.20m | 00:29AM0.48m | 1:47PM0.22m | 00:58AM0.52m | 2:31PM0.24m | 1:39AM0.56m | 3:10PM0.25m | 2:42AM0.59m | 3:47PM0.25m | 3:55AM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 |
 | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 | 9:21 |
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Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | -3 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | W 12 | NW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | W 14 | W 11 | — | W 18 | — |
 kJ | 22 | 12 | 10 | 47 | 154 | 194 | 166 | 29 | 66 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 61 | — | 4 | 10 | — | 6 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 13 | SSE 4 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | — | W 11 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | WNW 12 | — | — | W 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 40 | 35 | 28 | 25 | — | 21 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | — | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | NW 6 | ESE 3 | — | W 10 | NW 6 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 24 | 11 | 15 | — | — | — | 17 | — | 21 | 1 | — | 71 | 141 | 13 | 47 | 113 | 126 | 221 | 332 | 531 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 99 | 108 | 61 | 46 | 13 | 137 | 13 | 14 | 366 | 137 | 255 | 260 | 418 | 832 | 799 | 61 | 335 | 452 | 61 | 13 |
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Information about the Machrihanish Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Machrihanish provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Machrihanish can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Machrihanish 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 (Machrihanish) 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 Machrihanish 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 Kintyre? If you are looking for accommodation near Machrihanish, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kintyre, consider staying in Campbeltown which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Kintyre where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballypatrick which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Ballycastle, Motherwell and Tarbert.
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