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Laggan Bay (Islay) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 0.4m 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laggan Bay (Islay) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 9 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | |
3 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 38 | 127 | 300 | 353 | 694 | 1248 | 1106 | 861 | 499 | 355 | 343 | 202 | 218 | 250 | 151 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:03PM0.22m | 11:55PM0.56m | 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 | ||
Low Tide | 1:16PM0.19m | 1:36AM0.53m | 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 | |
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:04 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | WSW 10 | W 4 | WSW 8 | W 5 | W 5 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 3 | — | 10 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 127 | 300 | 353 | 694 | 1248 | 1106 | 861 | 499 | 355 | 343 | 202 | 218 | 250 | 151 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SW 8 | W 7 | WSW 9 | W 12 | WSW 8 | W 15 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 19 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | — | W 10 | WSW 10 | NNW 5 | — | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 119 | 284 | 161 | 46 | 34 | 17 | — | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 7 | SE 4 | NW 12 | NW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | W 3 | — | WNW 5 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 222 | 228 | 129 | 236 | 316 | 136 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 218 | 319 | 338 | 798 |
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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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