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Machrihanish surf Forecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 BST
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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 8.9°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 8.8 °C max: 9.8 °C min: 7.5 °C)
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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 8.9°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 8.8 °C max: 9.8 °C min: 7.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Machrihanish this week:

The surf forecast for Machrihanish over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Machrihanish in the next 12 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 26th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Machrihanish over the next 12 days.

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.3
WNW
1.1
NW
0.6
NNW
0.3
NW
0.2
WNW
1
W
1
W
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
1
W
1
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1.4
W
1
W
0.8
W
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)685445111112111110998881111111010111010988810101010985
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1313471133237235244121855042262432293957377196493284183136711251222792842393621539250
Wind
(km/h)
0
SSE
20
WNW
30
NW
20
NNW
10
WNW
20
E
0
ENE
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
SE
10
SSW
10
ENE
10
NE
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
WSW
20
SSE
45
SE
45
SE
45
SE
30
SE
30
SE
45
SE
40
S
25
SSE
50
SE
20
S
20
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
20
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
10
SE
10
S
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:01PM
0.81
3:27AM
0.83
3:39PM
0.84
3:53AM
0.85
4:16PM
0.85
4:22AM
0.86
4:53PM
0.84
4:54AM
0.86
5:31PM
0.82
5:27AM
0.86
6:12PM
0.78
5:59AM
0.84
7:00PM
0.74
6:31AM
0.82
8:02PM
0.70
7:00AM
0.80
9:28PM
0.68
7:24AM
0.77
10:59PM
0.71
7:40AM
0.74
12:06AM
0.76
10:41AM
0.72
12:56AM
0.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:23PM
0.27
9:47AM
0.30
10:00PM
0.29
10:21AM
0.26
10:33PM
0.32
10:52AM
0.23
10:57PM
0.35
11:20AM
0.23
11:13PM
0.37
11:49AM
0.23
11:31PM
0.40
12:22PM
0.22
11:58PM
0.44
1:03PM
0.21
12:35AM
0.49
1:51PM
0.19
1:26AM
0.54
2:47PM
0.17
2:32AM
0.59
3:46PM
0.15
3:47AM
0.60
4:47PM
0.14
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise5:56--5:54--5:50--5:48--5:47--5:43--5:41--5:39--5:37--5:35--5:33--5:31--
Sunset-8:46--8:49--8:51--8:52--8:54--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:01--9:04--9:06--9:07-
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Rain (mm)
-------------------1--12-13--------1
Temp. °C77788877888891098101010109101010101010101010101110111111
Feels °C (?)41-1244434465675553002302205433554889

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

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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 12 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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