Laggan Bay (Islay) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK

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Laggan Bay (Islay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Laggan Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
8.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laggan Bay (Islay) this week:

The surf forecast for Laggan Bay (Islay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Laggan Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 28th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.7
WSW
4
0.9
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
6
0.3
W
15
0.4
W
14
0.6
W
13
1
W
12
1
W
12
1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
2
4
18
18
19
15
12
4
3
3
18
38
43
27
39
65
126
299
289
242
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
SE
10
E
15
SE
15
SE
5
ESE
5
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
SSE
10
W
15
W
20
WNW
15
NNW
0
SSW
5
SSW
10
SE
15
SE
5
SSE
20
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
6:12AM0.61m
7:52PM0.69m
6:18AM0.60m
9:11PM0.61m
5:41AM0.59m
2:58PM0.16m
10:43PM0.57m
5:56AM0.56m
3:03PM0.22m
11:55PM0.56m
11:18AM0.35m
3:36PM0.30m
00:59AM0.58m
12:29PM0.39m
4:14PM0.38m
1:57AM0.60m
4:17AM0.63m
1:26PM0.43m
2:44AM0.62m
Low Tide
1:01PM0.12m
1:04AM0.35m
1:21PM0.12m
1:23AM0.42m
1:00PM0.15m
4:36PM0.15m
1:26AM0.48m
1:16PM0.19m
1:36AM0.53m
9:52AM0.33m
1:51PM0.25m
8:30PM0.05m
10:07AM0.26m
2:27PM0.31m
9:35PM-0.04m
10:35AM0.19m
3:03PM0.38m
10:24PM-0.09m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
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6:01
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:48
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8:45
8:47
8:50
8:52
8:53
8:55
8:58
Temp °C
9
11
12
12
13
13
13
14
13
11
13
11
11
11
9
11
13
13
12
12
10
3
5
8
7
9
9
8
9
9
7
11
10
8
7
6
10
11
10
8
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
SW
8
0.1
NW
6
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.6
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.6
W
13
1
W
12
1
W
12
1
W
11
Energy kJ
6
2
1
18
18
19
15
12
2
2
3
2
8
7
6
22
12
126
299
289
242
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
8
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
15
0.4
W
14
0.3
WNW
6
0.1
N
9
0.1
W
20
0.3
WNW
16
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
1
2
4
3
2
5
6
3
8
39
65
6
2
8
53
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
17
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
20
Energy kJ
4
1
1
1
3
5
6
7
6
5
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
4
0.5
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.7
WSW
4
0.9
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
6
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
2
Energy kJ
15
6
2
1
2
2
2
18
38
43
27
5
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
Distance (km)
737
338
288
280
98
95
98
98
222
218
222
228
232
292
95
0
0
0
38
0
95
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
5
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Information about the Laggan Bay (Islay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Laggan 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 Laggan Bay (Islay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Laggan 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 (Laggan 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 Laggan 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 Laggan Bay (Islay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Motherwell which is 39 km (24 miles) away. Other places in and around Inner Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Campbeltown which is 50 km (31 miles) away, Ballycastle, Ballypatrick and Tarbert.

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