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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 08 Dec 2025 GMT
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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
11.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Laggan Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 11th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 11th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 15th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laggan Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, near gales from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
4
3
1
0
1
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WSW
1.9
W
2.5
W
2
W
2.5
SW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
5
W
4
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.8
W
2.1
W
3
WSW
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)131816151513111214131316161616161413121115
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)93822683456183028596694496664826505242921903990384234843940358819491037120620176192
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
30
SSW
20
SE
40
SE
55
SSW
45
SW
50
SW
50
WSW
40
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
45
SE
10
S
20
SSE
30
S
35
S
30
S
20
SE
25
ESE
15
SW
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:05PM 4:02PM
0.56 0.81
7:34PM
0.64
5:52AM 7:09AM
0.95 0.95
4:32PM
0.82
6:35AM
0.91
4:58PM
0.81
7:26AM
0.83
5:05PM
0.79
8:30AM
0.76
4:09PM
0.77
9:40AM
0.71
4:49PM
0.72
10:39AM
0.70
5:36PM
0.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:37AM
0.53
1:01PM
0.55
6:35PM 1:10AM
0.63 0.16
6:45AM 11:05AM
0.95 0.57
1:40AM
0.16
11:35AM
0.59
1:58AM
0.18
12:05PM
0.61
2:26AM
0.20
12:37PM
0.61
3:39AM
0.23
1:17PM
0.62
4:55AM
0.26
2:54PM
0.62
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise8:38--8:40--8:41--8:42--8:44--8:45--8:45--
Sunset-3:52--3:52--3:52--3:52--3:52--3:52--3:52-
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
1-1052-41---9--1--1327
Temp. °C910111311101010101010108997888109
Feels °C (?)145600-102341522-112274
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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 12 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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