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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 29 Mar 2026 BST
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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
8.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Mar 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Laggan Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 30th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 30th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 30th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Sun
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
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2
2
0
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2
0
0
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0
1
1
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
6
W
6
W
6
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
3
W
2.4
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
2.5
WSW
2.2
NNW
1.7
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.7
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
1.8
W
2.5
WSW
4.5
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
Period(s) (?)14161716161413121211812111614131312181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15107203831998412569683831541992183613241400699743359254272617831110207812949105959653
Wind
(km/h)
50
WNW
45
WNW
40
WNW
35
WNW
25
W
15
WSW
20
W
15
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
25
N
30
ESE
30
SE
35
W
30
WNW
20
WSW
30
SE
30
S
55
W
50
W
35
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
onononcross-
off
crossononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:13PM
0.38
1:21AM
0.59
4:25AM 12:56PM
0.68 0.42
4:46PM
0.45
4:55AM
0.74
1:51PM 5:22PM
0.47 0.52
5:26AM
0.76
2:43PM 5:59PM
0.51 0.58
5:57AM
0.75
3:32PM 6:35PM
0.55 0.62
6:22AM 11:08AM
0.72 0.13
4:15PM
0.58
7:08PM
0.62
5:10AM
0.68
4:52PM
0.61
7:36PM
0.60
5:28AM
0.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:18PM 2:12AM
0.10 0.59
10:34AM
0.27
2:45PM
0.34
10:11PM
-0.05
11:04AM
0.19
3:23PM
0.41
10:56PM
-0.16
11:37AM
0.14
4:01PM
0.47
11:38PM
-0.22
12:08PM
0.11
4:41PM
0.52
12:16AM
-0.21
10:39AM 12:33PM
0.13 0.10
5:26PM
0.56
12:49AM
-0.13
10:57AM
0.09
6:20PM
0.58
1:13AM
-0.01
11:21AM
0.07
Sun
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise--7:01--7:00--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:48--6:47
Sunset7:54--7:57--7:59--8:00--8:02--8:05--8:07--
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Rain (mm)
23--1-------562-198482
Temp. °C777810121111111155557767567
Feels °C (?)-5-3-20576765-2-2-2-401-21-7-4-1
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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.

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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