Surf GuideWest Coast
Machrihanish
A long Kintyre bay beach with multiple sand bars and a proper west-coast open-ocean feel, backed by a surfy headland-to-headland shoreline. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Machrihanish in West Coast.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWest Coast, GB
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Best on west swell with east wind around mid tide.
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Parking and beach access are straightforward, but the sandbanks shift quickly and strong rips can show up when the beach is firing.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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