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
9.6° 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Laggan Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 13th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 13th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the N by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
!
1
0
0
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)
0.7
NW
9
1.6
NNW
5
1.2
NNW
5
0.7
NW
8
1.2
WNW
5
1.4
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
9
3.5
W
10
3.5
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
3.5
NW
11
3
NW
10
2.4
NW
10
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
1.2
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
81
130
70
55
59
221
224
222
328
456
939
2162
3073
3033
2985
1822
1081
180
96
68
143
Wind (km/h)
25
N
25
N
20
N
15
NW
20
WNW
25
NW
20
N
20
NW
25
W
30
WNW
35
W
35
W
30
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
W
30
WSW
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:14AM0.59m
7:41PM0.47m
4:24AM0.52m
3:28AM0.52m
3:19AM0.57m
10:59AM0.33m
3:45AM0.63m
12:07PM0.37m
3:46PM0.25m
8:09PM0.15m
4:22AM0.68m
1:03PM0.43m
8:10PM0.14m
5:03AM0.72m
1:57PM0.50m
Low Tide
1:16PM0.07m
00:04AM0.41m
1:51PM0.09m
2:33PM0.12m
9:12AM0.30m
5:27PM0.14m
9:32AM0.23m
2:49PM0.25m
9:25PM0.14m
10:08AM0.18m
3:14PM0.33m
8:07PM0.14m
10:49AM0.13m
3:46PM0.42m
11:04PM0.06m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:16
9:19
9:21
9:22
9:24
9:27
9:29
4
1
7
4
3
Temp °C
8
8
7
8
9
9
8
8
10
10
10
8
10
10
8
9
9
10
10
11
11
2
1
1
4
3
4
2
2
4
3
3
0
2
2
-1
1
2
5
6
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
9
0.4
W
11
0.4
W
11
0.7
NW
8
0.3
W
10
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
1.2
W
7
Energy kJ
81
41
37
55
17
224
222
14
7
7
6
5
5
180
96
68
143
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
W
10
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.1
W
15
0.3
N
4
0.1
W
15
0.2
WNW
16
Energy kJ
68
18
18
4
16
4
4
4
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNW
5
1.6
NNW
5
1.2
NNW
5
1.2
WNW
5
1.4
NW
8
1.5
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
9
3.5
W
10
3.5
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
3.5
NW
11
3
NW
10
2.4
NW
10
1.2
NNW
6
Energy kJ
61
130
70
59
221
328
456
939
2162
3073
3033
2985
1822
1081
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
377
1191
334
95
358
102
95
75
260
312
606
315
920
889
302
615
737
21
59
237
237
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
4
2
1
3
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
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).

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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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