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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 31 May 2026 BST
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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
10.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Laggan Bay (Islay) surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with 2,460 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with WSW swell.

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 (May 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 5th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning).

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1
W
10
1.2
WSW
9
1
W
9
0.6
WSW
9
1.1
W
13
1.1
W
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
13
2.3
W
12
3
W
12
2.5
W
11
1.5
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
505
569
390
198
191
196
254
169
66
427
395
429
655
1323
1648
2460
1548
343
441
764
617
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
W
15
ESE
15
S
20
SE
5
SW
15
W
15
W
15
SW
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
SW
20
SW
35
SW
25
WSW
35
W
25
W
30
SSE
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:37PM0.62m
3:37AM0.71m
7:08PM0.65m
4:05AM0.73m
7:34PM0.65m
4:32AM0.74m
7:59PM0.63m
4:58AM0.73m
6:26PM0.60m
8:24PM0.60m
5:26AM0.68m
6:48PM0.57m
8:52PM0.55m
5:56AM0.62m
7:22PM0.53m
Low Tide
11:31PM0.28m
10:19AM0.14m
11:34PM0.34m
10:57AM0.12m
11:33PM0.37m
11:30AM0.09m
11:47PM0.38m
11:59AM0.06m
7:21PM0.59m
12:27PM0.04m
8:36PM0.55m
12:56PM0.02m
9:22PM0.50m
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4:50
4:48
4:48
4:47
4:46
4:46
4:45
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9:54
9:55
9:58
9:59
10:00
10:00
10:01
1
4
1
1
1
12
2
4
2
1
2
5
2
2
5
Temp °C
13
14
12
15
13
12
12
13
12
12
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
13
13
10
9
11
11
12
10
12
10
10
10
9
10
10
7
4
5
4
5
4
8
9
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1
W
10
1
W
9
0.6
WSW
9
1.1
W
13
1.1
W
13
1.1
W
12
0.9
W
11
1.1
W
13
1.3
W
13
2.5
W
11
1.5
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
11
Energy kJ
339
569
390
198
191
196
169
66
427
395
327
192
383
529
1548
343
441
764
617
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
16
0.6
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
W
15
0.4
S
4
0.9
W
10
Energy kJ
1
1
2
6
20
13
2
17
6
171
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
16
Energy kJ
2
4
6
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
12
0.4
S
3
0.4
SE
3
1.2
WSW
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
5
0.6
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
3
1.3
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
13
2.3
W
12
3
W
12
0.3
S
2
0.8
S
4
1
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
4
Energy kJ
505
3
3
254
111
22
10
4
429
655
1323
1648
2460
1
20
37
34
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
246
224
0
21
79
0
75
100
75
129
0
100
21
285
59
334
59
252
338
59
51
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
1
2
1
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
9
7
6
6
5
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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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