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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, 39 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 Wednesday (Mar 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 03) at 10PM.
Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 29th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 30th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 30th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days.
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Mon 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 368 | 1567 | 726 | 488 | 248 | 253 | 466 | 518 | 423 | 441 | 514 | 184 | 100 | 67 | 38 | 36 | 17 | 48 | 77 | 392 | 356 | 266 | 167 | 212 | 278 | 653 | 416 | 333 | 216 | 209 | 276 | 191 | 104 | 49 | 17 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:25AM 2.16 | 1:36PM 1.93 | 3:19AM 2.19 | 3:57PM 2.09 | 4:26AM 2.42 | 4:42PM 2.32 | 5:02AM 2.66 | 5:14PM 2.55 | 5:32AM 2.89 | 5:42PM 2.76 | 5:59AM 3.09 | 6:09PM 2.95 | 6:26AM 3.25 | 6:37PM 3.10 | 6:53AM 3.35 | 7:04PM 3.21 | 7:20AM 3.39 | 7:32PM 3.25 | 7:47AM 3.35 | 8:01PM 3.24 | 8:16AM 3.26 | 8:31PM 3.16 | 8:47AM 3.10 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:08PM 1.35 | 7:44AM 1.47 | 8:20PM 1.40 | 9:38AM 1.34 | 9:49PM 1.20 | 10:35AM 1.11 | 10:38PM 0.93 | 11:11AM 0.86 | 11:13PM 0.67 | 11:40AM 0.63 | 11:43PM 0.44 | 12:07PM 0.42 | 12:11AM 0.26 | 12:33PM 0.26 | 12:39AM 0.13 | 12:59PM 0.15 | 1:07AM 0.06 | 1:27PM 0.10 | 1:37AM 0.07 | 1:56PM 0.12 | 2:09AM 0.14 | 2:28PM 0.22 | 2:44AM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Mon 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |
Summary | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | light rain | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | light rain | mod. rain | light rain | light rain | some clouds | light rain | light rain | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear |
Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Low °C | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
Sunrise | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 |
Sunset | 7:55 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the E by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.