Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast
/ Scot – Inner Hebrides (18 surf breaks) / UK (468 surf breaks)

Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
22 km away, 40 min ago

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 Monday (Apr 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 20) at 1AM.
Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 19th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 19th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 20th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Mon 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Sat 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
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WNW | WNW | NW | NW | WNW | WNW | NW | NW | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NNW | NNW | NNW | W | W | NNW | W | NNW | NNW | NNW | NW | WNW | WNW |
13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
520 | 390 | 309 | 574 | 183 | 196 | 139 | 67 | 37 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 33 | 54 | 102 | 97 | 57 | 50 | 55 | 31 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 40 | 63 | 53 | 53 | 72 | 45 | 56 | 49 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 31 |
SSE | SSE | NNW | NNW | N | ESE | E | SE | SSE | SE | SE | SE | E | ESE | ESE | SW | ESE | SSE | NW | N | N | NNW | NNW | NW | NW | WNW | W | W | ESE | ENE | ENE | ESE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE |
cross- off | off | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
11:11PM 2.28 | 11:38AM 2.12 | 12:53AM 2.20 | 1:36PM 2.10 | 2:38AM 2.35 | 3:08PM 2.29 | 3:42AM 2.65 | 4:05PM 2.58 | 4:29AM 3.00 | 4:50PM 2.88 | 5:11AM 3.33 | 5:31PM 3.17 | 5:51AM 3.59 | 6:11PM 3.40 | 6:31AM 3.74 | 6:51PM 3.55 | 7:12AM 3.75 | 7:32PM 3.59 | 7:54AM 3.63 | 8:15PM 3.53 | 8:37AM 3.39 | 9:00PM 3.35 | 9:24AM 3.06 | |||||||||||||
4:43PM 1.11 | 5:29AM 1.32 | 6:06PM 1.25 | 7:26AM 1.37 | 8:00PM 1.21 | 9:04AM 1.17 | 9:18PM 0.97 | 10:02AM 0.85 | 10:10PM 0.67 | 10:46AM 0.51 | 10:54PM 0.35 | 11:27AM 0.20 | 11:36PM 0.08 | 12:06PM -0.03 | 12:17AM -0.13 | 12:45PM -0.17 | 12:59AM -0.23 | 1:24PM -0.18 | 1:42AM -0.19 | 2:05PM -0.08 | 2:27AM -0.03 | 2:47PM 0.12 | 3:15AM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Sat 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
cloudy | light rain | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | rain shwrs | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | light rain | cloudy |
- | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - |
10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
- | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 |
8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri 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.