Surf Forecasts:
Laggan Bay (Islay) surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,704 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with W 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Laggan Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM. 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 (Sep 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laggan Bay (Islay) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
234 | 142 | 74 | 33 | 18 | 33 | 83 | 57 | 34 | 26 | 47 | 63 | 30 | 33 | 63 | 210 | 112 | 53 | 90 | 94 | 279 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 5:21PM0.70m | 1:32AM0.62m | 5:39PM0.76m | 2:17AM0.64m | 6:05PM0.82m | 3:01AM0.66m | 6:36PM0.87m | 3:43AM0.68m | 6:12AM0.60m | 7:11PM0.89m | 4:22AM0.71m | 7:48PM0.87m | 5:00AM0.74m | 5:59PM0.73m | 8:26PM0.80m | ||||||
Low Tide | 10:34AM0.30m | 10:24PM0.46m | 10:51AM0.20m | 10:52PM0.38m | 11:20AM0.10m | 11:28PM0.30m | 11:53AM0.02m | 00:07AM0.24m | 5:56AM0.60m | 00:47AM0.21m | 6:37AM0.62m | 1:26AM0.22m | 12:06PM0.02m | 1:21PM0.02m | 2:04AM0.27m | ||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | NW 6 | W 7 | WSW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | W 10 | W 6 | W 8 |
234 | 142 | 74 | 33 | 18 | 33 | 83 | 57 | 34 | — | — | — | 30 | 4 | 21 | 210 | 112 | 53 | 32 | 64 | 279 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 12 | WSW 7 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 11 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 9 | W 10 | N 9 |
— | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 57 | 54 | 35 | 23 | 94 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 9 | 30 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | N 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | NW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | S 4 |
9 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 10 | 26 | 47 | 63 | — | 33 | 63 | — | — | — | 90 | — | 35 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 142 | 142 | 79 | 0 | 15 | 316 | 286 | 300 | 222 | 260 | 237 | 183 | 98 | 21 | 280 | 317 | 798 |
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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.
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