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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 27 Apr 2026 BST
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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
9.0° 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 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Laggan Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu morning, light winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
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
1
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
W
15
0.6
W
13
1.1
W
12
1.1
W
12
1.1
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
15
1.5
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.3
W
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
10
8
38
127
362
344
677
1049
850
733
492
472
325
198
223
166
161
162
140
106
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
NW
5
E
10
SE
5
SE
10
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
30
ESE
30
SE
20
SE
15
SSW
25
NW
20
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
ESE
0
NNE
5
ESE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
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
4:46AM0.64m
2:20PM0.47m
3:21AM0.64m
5:07AM0.63m
3:12PM0.51m
3:52AM0.66m
11:03AM0.12m
4:01PM0.55m
4:20AM0.68m
4:42PM0.59m
7:19PM0.62m
Low Tide
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
11:06AM0.15m
3:38PM0.44m
11:07PM-0.08m
4:28AM0.63m
4:12PM0.50m
11:44PM-0.02m
10:05AM0.12m
4:48PM0.54m
00:15AM0.08m
10:34AM0.10m
5:34PM0.58m
00:30AM0.19m
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5:52
5:50
5:48
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
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8:53
8:55
8:58
9:00
9:01
9:04
9:06
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Temp °C
10
11
12
12
13
13
11
15
12
12
9
10
10
9
9
9
10
9
10
11
9
7
7
10
10
12
11
6
12
6
4
3
6
7
3
3
4
7
6
7
9
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
W
15
0.6
W
13
1.1
W
12
1.1
W
12
1.1
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
15
1.5
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.3
W
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
Energy kJ
8
7
8
38
127
362
344
677
1049
850
733
492
472
325
198
223
166
161
162
140
106
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
12
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
W
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
NW
5
0.4
WNW
19
1
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
W
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
5
3
6
4
5
4
117
284
121
46
17
35
20
18
16
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.3
SE
4
Energy kJ
3
5
8
7
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
N
4
0.3
SE
2
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
NNW
5
0.4
SE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.9
ESE
4
1.1
SE
4
1.3
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
4
0.5
NW
3
Energy kJ
6
10
4
1
16
3
2
3
29
45
107
11
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
236
142
136
79
0
0
0
0
0
280
136
54
59
306
189
95
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
9
7
5
7
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
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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