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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 27 May 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
10.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Laggan Bay (Islay) surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, WSW swell with 488 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 30th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 30th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
1.5
WSW
7
1.9
WSW
7
1.4
W
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.7
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
42
25
13
12
231
394
217
84
98
438
486
454
397
198
150
100
66
65
295
260
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
E
25
SE
35
SE
10
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
5
SSW
20
SE
25
SE
10
SW
20
WSW
20
W
5
WSW
15
SE
10
ESE
10
NNW
15
W
15
W
20
SE
10
S
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
1:12AM0.57m
8:09AM0.28m
4:32PM0.41m
1:53AM0.60m
9:08AM0.23m
1:55PM0.45m
2:30AM0.63m
10:07AM0.19m
2:55PM0.49m
3:05AM0.67m
6:37PM0.62m
3:37AM0.71m
7:08PM0.65m
4:05AM0.73m
7:34PM0.65m
4:32AM0.74m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.05m
7:23AM0.28m
2:50PM0.36m
9:42PM0.07m
8:08AM0.22m
3:19PM0.43m
10:28PM0.13m
8:52AM0.18m
3:44PM0.49m
11:05PM0.20m
9:36AM0.16m
11:31PM0.28m
10:19AM0.14m
11:34PM0.34m
10:57AM0.12m
11:33PM0.37m
11:30AM0.09m
clear
clear
clear
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light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
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4:54
4:52
4:52
4:50
4:48
4:48
4:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:49
9:51
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:55
9:58
9:59
1
2
7
2
5
8
3
Temp °C
18
16
14
15
13
13
13
12
14
14
12
12
13
11
11
12
12
13
13
12
13
16
14
9
10
9
9
9
9
10
9
9
8
9
9
8
11
11
11
10
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
W
12
1.4
W
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.7
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
Energy kJ
92
42
25
13
11
17
12
217
84
98
438
454
397
198
150
100
66
65
295
260
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.3
W
8
0.4
SE
4
0.1
SE
5
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
9
0.6
WNW
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
5
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
4
Energy kJ
17
7
2
1
12
4
1
22
32
32
2
1
4
4
4
5
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.4
WSW
13
0.3
NW
7
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
6
6
5
2
4
6
5
5
59
8
7
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
2
0.6
ESE
3
0.7
SE
4
1
SE
5
1.5
WSW
7
1.9
WSW
7
0.2
SSE
2
0.4
SSE
3
1.3
WSW
12
0.5
SE
3
0.3
SE
3
0.8
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.4
SE
3
0.6
SSE
4
Energy kJ
1
8
14
43
231
394
1
3
486
5
1
21
14
2
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
15
280
612
218
246
246
0
51
75
21
334
334
21
38
0
75
95
100
98
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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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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