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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 05 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 12PM. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Feb 06) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 7th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 10th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 11th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 3°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, fresh winds from the E by Tue night).

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
2
0
0
2
3
4
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
WSW
1
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.1
W
0.9
WSW
1.4
W
2.4
W
2.1
W
2
W
Period(s) (?)171615141313121212111113211716141420181616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1266710434253171119767398865757848188511355153271476368523762003
Wind
(km/h)
50
E
45
E
45
E
40
E
30
E
20
E
10
NE
10
SSW
20
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
40
E
35
E
35
E
25
E
10
NNE
25
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:00AM
0.78
4:55PM
0.73
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:10AM
-0.15
11:09AM
0.26
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
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
Sunrise-8:08--8:07--8:04--8:03--8:00--7:58--7:56-
Sunset--5:08--5:10--5:13--5:15--5:16--5:19--5:22
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Rain (mm)
--21--------4----371-
Temp. °C555677788877776533345
Feels °C (?)-6-5-5-22234421231-1-4-6-6-5-1-2
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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 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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