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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 06 Feb 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
8.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Saturday (Feb 07) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Laggan Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 2.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 7th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 11th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 20s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 11th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
0
3
3
3
4
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
1.6
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
2.1
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)141313121212111113221817161414181716151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2531711197610498865712523516631643826494545285917941135636405286
Wind
(km/h)
35
E
30
E
25
E
20
ENE
10
SSW
20
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
SE
20
SE
30
SE
30
SE
15
S
10
SE
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
NE
40
N
20
N
30
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:17AM
0.72
5:25PM
0.72
6:41AM
0.66
5:51PM
0.71
7:05AM
0.61
6:14PM
0.69
7:24AM
0.59
6:37PM
0.66
7:36AM
0.59
7:04PM
0.61
4:27AM 7:46AM
0.55 0.59
7:34PM
0.55
4:18AM 7:52AM 11:15AM
0.61 0.57 0.60
4:19PM
0.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:27AM
-0.06
11:35AM
0.23
12:34AM
0.04
12:01PM
0.22
12:38AM
0.14
12:26PM
0.23
12:39AM
0.24
12:54PM
0.27
12:40AM
0.32
1:26PM
0.32
12:46AM
0.39
5:10AM
0.55
2:04PM
0.37
12:51AM
0.45
6:43AM 8:59AM
0.57 0.57
2:50PM 5:33PM
0.42 0.43
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
Sunrise-8:07--8:04--8:03--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:54-
Sunset--5:10--5:13--5:15--5:16--5:19--5:22--5:23
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light rain
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part cloud
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cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
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cloud
light rain
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part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
11-2---4711128--2176-1
Temp. °C566788878899888877544
Feels °C (?)-4-10233100053145745-5-2-4
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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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