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.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
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.
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Lineup Guide
Park at Kilchoman and walk the path toward Kilchiaran.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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