When should you surf Machrihanish today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes tomorrow, around 17h, with a 100/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
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Machrihanish surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Machrihanish (Highlands).
Best score today
409h
Now
2117:00
Waves
2.6 m
11 s
Wind
19 km/h
Onshore · NW
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▼ 11:00 · ▲ 16:00
range 0.9 m
Light
07:55 → 18:21
Best windows today
9h40/100
2.2 m · 9 s · 14 km/h
10h21/100
2.1 m · 9 s · 19 km/h
11h21/100
2.1 m · 9 s · 18 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 2.6 m · 11 s | 16 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | — | 2.5 m · 11 s | 15 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 2.4 m · 11 s | 18 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 2.4 m · 11 s | 21 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | — | 2.3 m · 10 s | 20 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | — | 2.3 m · 10 s | 17 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | — | 2.3 m · 10 s | 22 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | — | 2.2 m · 10 s | 23 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 2.2 m · 10 s | 22 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 40 | 2.2 m · 9 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 21 | 2.1 m · 9 s | 19 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 21 | 2.1 m · 9 s | 18 km/h · NW | low tide |
| 12:00 | 21 | 2.0 m · 10 s | 13 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 21 | 2.0 m · 10 s | 18 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 21 | 2.0 m · 9 s | 20 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 2.0 m · 9 s | 24 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 21 | 2.0 m · 9 s | 19 km/h · NW | high tide |
| 17:00 | 21 | 2.0 m · 9 s | 21 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 2.0 m · 9 s | 24 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 23 | 2.0 m · 9 s | 19 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 23 | 2.0 m · 9 s | 19 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.9 m · 9 s | 22 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 23 | 1.9 m · 9 s | 18 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 1.9 m · 9 s | 23 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Machrihanish today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 05:00 · ▼ 11:00 · ▲ 16:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Machrihanish suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Machrihanish.