Laggan Bay (Islay) Surf Break

Laggan Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.69° N 6.27° W

Issued: 12 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Laggan Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
12.5° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Laggan Bay (Islay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Laggan Bay (Islay) surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 972 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Laggan Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 4th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
W
10
1.4
WSW
11
2.5
W
8
2.3
W
9
1.7
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.8
W
8
2.1
W
8
2
W
8
2.2
W
8
2.3
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
335
284
415
877
840
449
299
443
517
516
597
682
392
356
321
256
201
173
122
97
132
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
S
20
WSW
35
W
25
W
10
WNW
15
SW
30
W
30
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
20
W
25
W
20
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
5
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:27PM0.68m
5:24AM0.66m
9:05PM0.63m
6:00AM0.62m
7:19PM0.58m
6:38AM0.58m
7:47PM0.55m
7:20AM0.55m
8:26PM0.53m
4:18AM0.43m
9:16PM0.50m
4:31AM0.44m
10:27PM0.48m
Low Tide
12:23PM0.01m
00:26AM0.33m
12:35PM-0.02m
00:49AM0.33m
12:56PM-0.04m
8:30PM0.56m
1:22PM-0.04m
9:30PM0.52m
1:52PM-0.02m
10:26PM0.48m
5:28AM0.43m
2:26PM0.02m
11:29PM0.46m
6:30AM0.42m
3:03PM0.09m
00:44AM0.45m
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:47
4:48
4:48
4:50
4:50
4:52
4:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:09
10:09
10:08
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:06
 mm
2
3
5
3
1
5
7
3
2
7
4
Temp °C
14
12
15
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
14
14
13
15
14
15
16
15
18
20
19
Feels °C
11
9
10
9
11
10
13
10
8
11
9
9
10
12
12
13
16
16
17
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
W
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.7
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
9
Energy kJ
335
284
269
449
299
173
122
97
132
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
Energy kJ
103
143
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
Energy kJ
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
11
2.5
W
8
2.3
W
9
1.8
W
8
2.1
W
8
2
W
8
2.2
W
8
2.3
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.3
W
8
Energy kJ
415
877
840
443
517
516
597
682
392
356
321
256
201
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
59
21
59
334
823
224
59
282
246
59
334
319
59
334
232
59
75
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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