Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.88° N 6.31° W

Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) WaveFinder

Issued: 12 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
14.9°C
0.6° 

Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, W swell with 544 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with NW swell.

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 (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 29th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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