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Laggan Bay (Islay) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 23 Aug 2025 BST
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 (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Laggan Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laggan Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SE by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | |
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| Energy (?) | 98 | 66 | 46 | 39 | 59 | 133 | 135 | 130 | 113 | 6002 | 7435 | 6040 | 3613 | 1912 | 1850 | 2453 | 2309 | 2417 | 1219 | 1004 | 1697 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:33AM 0.55 | 6:09AM 0.58 | 6:19PM 0.87 | 3:21AM 0.58 | 6:45AM 0.61 | 6:50PM 0.87 | 4:05AM 7:19AM 0.60 0.61 | 7:17PM 12:15AM 0.83 0.27 | 4:44AM 7:49AM 0.62 0.58 | 7:30PM 0.76 | 5:18AM 8:08AM 0.63 0.53 | 6:37PM 0.71 | 5:47AM 0.65 | 6:53PM 0.68 | 6:12AM 0.66 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:51PM 0.29 | 4:14AM 11:45AM 0.48 -0.12 | 12:27AM 0.26 | 4:56AM 12:24PM 0.51 -0.20 | 1:00AM 0.25 | 5:41AM 1:00PM 0.54 -0.23 | 11:12PM 1:26AM 0.26 0.25 | 6:32AM 0.54 | 1:32PM -0.19 | 11:35PM 0.21 | 7:36AM 0.52 | 1:54PM -0.09 | 12:01AM 0.17 | 1:04PM 0.02 | 12:25AM 0.16 | 12:58PM 0.10 | ||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Fri 29 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:28 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | 1 | - | 8 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - Inner Hebrides
Continuing clean conditions at Laggan Bay (Islay) (light winds from the SE at Islay:portEllen 2 km from Laggan Bay (Islay)). A 0.6m swell from the WSW
2 h 3 min ago
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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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