Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK

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Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
8.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) this week:

The surf forecast for Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m 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 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 13th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 13th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
0
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
2.5
W
3.5
W
4
W
3
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.9
W
1.1
W
1.7
W
2
W
1.7
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)161314141311101099913121214141312111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)644425324258698130011008492235135108401162363391095162097639623512866
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
35
SSW
45
WSW
50
SW
30
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
10
SE
30
SE
35
SE
45
SE
35
SE
25
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
20
SE
40
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:11PM
1.29
Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13
Sunset8:22--8:23--8:25--8:28--8:30--8:31--8:34--
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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cloud
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
153-1-2---15422---2121
Temp. °C9778789899911111010111091099
Feels °C (?)-1-1-4-2-22451106644671436
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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 16 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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