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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 16 Mar 2026 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
7.9° 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 (Mar 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 16s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 18th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 24th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 17th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
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1
0
1
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
3
4
4
4
2
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
2.3
W
2.1
W
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.3
WNW
1.1
W
1
W
1.4
W
2.1
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)161413121215131212121111121414131312121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)614836633583182711842215153810047734782842295741564155815351211962579615505
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
40
S
35
S
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
SE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
5
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:22AM
0.77
1:12PM 4:19PM
0.53 0.49
4:54AM
0.84
1:58PM 4:56PM
0.58 0.56
5:30AM
0.88
2:42PM 5:33PM
0.63 0.62
6:09AM
0.88
3:24PM
0.70
6:07PM
0.65
6:47AM
0.83
4:03PM
0.75
6:30PM
0.66
4:36AM 7:26AM
0.68 0.72
4:41PM
0.80
4:57AM 8:03AM
0.67 0.58
1:00PM 5:19PM
0.26 0.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:43PM
0.13
9:57AM
0.22
3:05PM
0.47
10:17PM
0.01
10:34AM
0.15
3:35PM
0.53
10:54PM
-0.07
11:13AM
0.10
4:13PM
0.59
11:31PM
-0.10
11:52AM
0.10
5:01PM
0.63
12:07AM
-0.08
12:30PM
0.13
6:05PM 12:38AM
0.66 -0.00
5:44AM
0.65
1:05PM
0.19
11:06PM
0.06
6:56AM 11:24AM
0.56 0.23
1:29PM
0.26
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
Sunrise-6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:22--6:20-
Sunset--6:30--6:32--6:35--6:37--6:38--6:40--6:43
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
--31--------------411
Temp. °C10111099910101199109910888889
Feels °C (?)423476679646667434245
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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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