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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 21 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 Sunday (Mar 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Laggan Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 22nd Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 22nd Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 24th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Wed night).

Sat
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
5
2
1
0
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2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
W
4
W
5.5
W
5
WNW
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.8
W
2.5
W
2.5
WNW
3
W
3
W
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)161514141313141112161313131212121011161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)440028802591512036252682240921284829152389091800270654011156987912831426481932892698
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
NNW
25
WNW
15
NW
20
S
30
S
40
SW
45
WSW
45
W
50
WNW
45
NW
40
NW
30
NW
15
S
25
SW
20
NW
15
NW
20
W
35
SW
35
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
5:21AM
0.65
5:59PM
0.79
5:43AM
0.63
6:44PM
0.73
5:56AM
0.60
7:47PM
0.63
5:34AM
0.58
9:45PM
0.56
5:30AM
0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
11:29PM
0.10
11:43AM
0.21
11:54PM
0.17
12:01PM
0.20
12:18AM
0.25
12:05PM
0.19
12:34AM
0.34
12:01PM
0.19
12:40AM
0.44
Sat
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:15--6:13--6:09--6:07
Sunset6:38--6:40--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:49--6:51--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C9988779118756664998877
Feels °C (?)67221023-2-4-6-5-4-2-223421-2
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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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