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Laggan Bay (Islay) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 BST
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 (Sep 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Laggan Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laggan Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat morning, strong winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun morning, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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 kJ (?) | 3668 | 1295 | 198 | 521 | 696 | 1178 | 254 | 673 | 397 | 573 | 361 | 119 | 49 | 53 | 83 | 51 | 117 | 278 | 338 | 218 | 192 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:46PM 0.66 | 4:27PM 0.74 | 12:27AM 0.51 | 4:31AM 0.51 | 4:49PM 0.82 | 1:24AM 0.55 | 5:05AM 0.58 | 5:18PM 0.87 | 2:15AM 0.59 | 5:41AM 0.63 | 5:48PM 0.89 | 3:04AM 0.63 | 6:18AM 0.67 | 6:15PM 0.87 | 3:48AM 0.65 | 6:52AM 0.68 | 6:34PM 0.83 | 12:00AM 0.26 | 4:26AM 7:21AM 0.68 0.67 | 5:33PM 0.81 | |
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:06PM 0.63 | 10:30PM 2:32AM 0.43 0.42 | 9:47AM 0.14 | 10:56PM 3:11AM 0.37 0.48 | 10:35AM 0.01 | 11:27PM 3:49AM 0.32 0.54 | 11:18AM -0.08 | 11:58PM 0.28 | 4:28AM 11:57AM 0.58 -0.12 | 12:26AM 0.26 | 5:11AM 12:31PM 0.62 -0.09 | 10:47PM 12:41AM 0.25 0.26 | 5:59AM 12:59PM 0.64 -0.01 | 11:11PM 0.21 | |||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 17 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - Inner Hebrides
The wind is still cross-on at Laggan Bay (Islay) (fresh winds from the SW at Islay:portEllen 2 km from Laggan Bay (Islay)). 3.2m 12s groundswell from the W with a 2.0m 12s groundswell from the WNW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
Actual: 47 min ago
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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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