Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.88° N 6.31° W

Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) WaveFinder

Issued: 6 pm 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
14.6°C
1.6° 

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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 5,860 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 11th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 11th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 10th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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