Laggan Bay (Islay) Surf Break

Laggan Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.69° N 6.27° W

Issued: 12 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Laggan Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
12.4° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Laggan Bay (Islay) surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, W swell with 686 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with W swell.

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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 5th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
W
9
2
W
9
1.7
W
9
1.5
W
9
2.2
W
8
2.1
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
2.1
W
8
2
W
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
758
595
439
328
558
583
466
447
454
555
527
385
252
219
155
153
185
190
254
305
233
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
25
W
20
W
15
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
25
WSW
30
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
W
10
W
5
SSW
10
SE
0
SE
10
SE
10
SE
5
ESE
15
WNW
20
NW
25
NNW
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:05PM0.63m
6:00AM0.62m
7:19PM0.58m
6:38AM0.58m
7:47PM0.55m
7:20AM0.55m
8:26PM0.53m
4:18AM0.43m
9:16PM0.50m
4:31AM0.44m
10:27PM0.48m
10:32AM0.48m
11:41PM0.48m
Low Tide
12:35PM-0.02m
00:49AM0.33m
12:56PM-0.04m
8:30PM0.56m
1:22PM-0.04m
9:30PM0.52m
1:52PM-0.02m
10:26PM0.48m
5:28AM0.43m
2:26PM0.02m
11:29PM0.46m
6:30AM0.42m
3:03PM0.09m
00:44AM0.45m
7:38AM0.39m
3:50PM0.20m
1:44AM0.43m
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:48
4:48
4:50
4:50
4:52
4:52
4:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:09
10:08
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:06
10:05
 mm
4
1
2
3
2
4
2
1
Temp °C
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
14
16
16
15
18
19
17
19
20
19
17
15
12
Feels °C
9
10
11
12
9
9
10
10
10
12
12
13
18
18
18
18
19
19
15
13
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
5
1.5
W
9
1.6
W
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
Energy kJ
1
328
358
385
252
219
155
153
185
190
254
305
233
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
W
9
2
W
9
1.7
W
9
2.2
W
8
2.1
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
2.1
W
8
2
W
8
1.6
W
8
0.7
NNW
4
Energy kJ
758
595
439
558
583
466
447
454
555
527
364
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
348
474
95
59
280
224
59
246
59
59
334
21
21
0
0
0
0
0
75
334
280
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
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.

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