Cliad Bay (Coll) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 11 Jan 2026 GMT
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Cliad Bay (Coll) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cliad Bay (Coll) sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cliad Bay (Coll) this week:

The surf forecast for Cliad Bay (Coll) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cliad Bay (Coll) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 15th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 15th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 15th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cliad Bay (Coll) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the S on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Fri night).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
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3
5
4
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
5
SW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
1.2
WNW
1.1
W
0.5
W
1.1
WSW
1.4
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
2.1
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)1010111111111211108138201717161514131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)79270354373435264479333623926917790173162366785805364424741832865488289
Wind
(km/h)
55
S
50
SSE
65
SW
60
SSW
45
SW
20
WNW
5
WNW
35
WNW
40
WNW
45
SSW
60
S
25
SSW
30
SW
35
SW
35
SSE
35
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
20
NNE
10
ESE
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossonononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:40AM
2.85
12:15AM
2.64
12:53PM
2.67
1:40AM
2.59
2:18PM
2.62
2:59AM
2.68
3:28PM
2.70
3:58AM
2.85
4:20PM
2.86
4:44AM
3.06
5:02PM
3.05
5:23AM
3.28
5:38PM
3.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:10PM
1.25
6:34AM
1.32
7:15PM
1.36
7:51AM
1.41
8:30PM
1.36
9:09AM
1.35
9:37PM
1.25
10:11AM
1.18
10:30PM
1.06
10:58AM
0.98
11:12PM
0.85
11:38AM
0.79
11:49PM
0.64
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise8:55--8:55--8:53--8:52--8:51--8:49--8:48--
Sunset-4:12--4:14--4:15--4:16--4:19--4:21--4:22-
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clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C101110988778778787555666
Feels °C (?)-1-2-6-4-224-20-4-6100-1-3-12120
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Information about the Cliad Bay (Coll) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cliad Bay (Coll) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cliad Bay (Coll) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cliad Bay (Coll) 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 (Cliad Bay (Coll)) 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 Cliad Bay (Coll) 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 Cliad Bay (Coll), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Tiree which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Inner Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Lochaline which is 49 km (30 miles) away, Mallaig, Oban and Portree.

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