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Machir Bay (Islay)

Machir Bay is the broad west-Islay sand sweep above Kilchoman, a scenic exposed beach break backed by dunes and machair. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Machir Bay (Islay) in Islay.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationIslay, GB
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East offshore and west swell are the clean windows; the bay is broad and exposed with rips and a long open fetch, so the all-tides read stays broad and the beach entry is the simple part.

Park at Kilchoman and walk the path toward Kilchiaran.

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