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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 29 Mar 2023 BST
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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 8.4 °C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 8.1 max: 8.9 min: 7.3 °C)
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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 8.4 °C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 8.1 max: 8.9 min: 7.3 °C)

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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) (light winds from the SSW at Islay:portEllen 22 km from Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay)).

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Light
15 km/h
SSW
10.0
8.4
Air / Water (°C)
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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 TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
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.

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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
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
W
2.1
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1
W
1
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.5
W
1.1
WNW
0.9
NW
0.6
W
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.3
WSW
0.5
W
0.6
WSW
1.1
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.9
W
1
W
1
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
Period(s) (?)1213131211111314131211981099910101312121010121312121211121110101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)368156772648824825346651842344151418410067383617487739235626616721227865341633321620927619110449177
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
25
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
35
SE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
ESE
10
E
10
SE
15
SE
10
E
10
SE
20
SE
20
SE
30
SE
25
S
35
WSW
35
W
25
WNW
10
SSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
NW
25
N
15
N
15
ESE
10
SE
5
SE
5
NE
0
NNW
10
NW
5
NNW
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
on
onglass
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
Offshore winds at Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) blow from the S

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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Rain (mm)
21--------2----1852-11--------------
Temp. °C11101011910109787787891010109910109988910788910910
Low °C108910910106776587799109891088877965788999
Feels °C (?)665735654424523353227763214584667768
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
Sunset7:55--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.