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Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast
/ Scot – Inner Hebrides (18 surf breaks) /
Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) this week:
The surf forecast for Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 1st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 1st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 1st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 90 | 72 | 45 | 1003 | 1797 | 1342 | 735 | 469 | 240 | 124 | 99 | 55 | 96 | 44 | 64 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 58 | 218 | 99 | 85 | 269 | 466 | 720 | 878 | 1326 | 1291 | 524 | 296 | 131 | 132 | 31 | 76 | 99 | 161 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:22PM 3.40 | 8:44AM 3.12 | 9:08PM 3.19 | 9:30AM 2.80 | 10:01PM 2.92 | 10:23AM 2.48 | 11:10PM 2.65 | 11:38AM 2.22 | 12:47AM 2.49 | 1:28PM 2.12 | 2:27AM 2.50 | 2:59PM 2.20 | 3:33AM 2.61 | 3:55PM 2.36 | 4:18AM 2.73 | 4:34PM 2.53 | 4:51AM 2.84 | 5:07PM 2.70 | 5:21AM 2.94 | 5:36PM 2.86 | 5:50AM 3.02 | 6:05PM 2.98 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:15PM 0.03 | 2:42AM 0.12 | 2:59PM 0.27 | 3:33AM 0.43 | 3:49PM 0.54 | 4:32AM 0.77 | 4:48PM 0.80 | 5:46AM 1.04 | 6:04PM 0.99 | 7:17AM 1.15 | 7:32PM 1.03 | 8:40AM 1.08 | 8:48PM 0.94 | 9:41AM 0.93 | 9:46PM 0.79 | 10:24AM 0.76 | 10:30PM 0.65 | 11:00AM 0.61 | 11:07PM 0.54 | 11:31AM 0.49 | 11:41PM 0.45 | 12:01PM 0.42 | 12:14AM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) 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 (Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay)) 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 Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) 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 Inner Hebrides? If you are looking for accommodation near Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Motherwell which is 42 km (26 miles) away. Other places in and around Inner Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tarbert which is 56 km (35 miles) away, Campbeltown, Ballycastle and Ballypatrick.
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