Laggan Bay (Islay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.69° N 6.27° W

Laggan Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Laggan Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.1° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, W swell with 5,159 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WSW 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 (Aug 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 18th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.5
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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98
66
216
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123
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48
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70
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25
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300
437
893
5159
Wind (km/h)
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S
10
W
15
WNW
20
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25
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SSW
20
NW
10
WNW
25
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20
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25
SSW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:51AM0.54m
6:01PM0.85m
2:52AM0.52m
6:29AM0.58m
6:37PM0.91m
3:40AM0.56m
7:06AM0.60m
7:13PM0.92m
4:24AM0.59m
7:45PM0.86m
5:04AM0.62m
8:08PM0.76m
5:41AM0.64m
7:01PM0.68m
6:14AM0.65m
7:23PM0.63m
Low Tide
11:22AM-0.06m
00:06AM0.22m
4:30AM0.44m
00:45AM0.19m
5:15AM0.48m
1:22AM0.19m
6:04AM0.51m
1:24PM-0.31m
11:36PM0.25m
7:00AM0.52m
1:58PM-0.26m
11:58PM0.21m
8:17AM0.50m
2:27PM-0.16m
00:24AM0.17m
1:26PM-0.03m
00:49AM0.16m
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Temp °C
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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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