Laggan Bay (Islay) Surf Break

Laggan Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.69° N 6.27° W

Issued: 12 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Laggan Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
11.8° 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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,106 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 25th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 25th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
7
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.8
WSW
8
1
W
7
0.7
W
8
1
WSW
7
1.2
W
12
0.9
WSW
11
1
W
11
0.9
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
7
28
15
40
53
188
216
159
94
88
60
41
82
108
60
105
453
217
227
138
Wind (km/h)
5
S
15
WNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
NE
5
ESE
20
ESE
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
E
25
SE
30
SE
25
SSE
25
SSW
30
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SW
10
S
15
S
Wind State
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
7:35AM0.48m
10:51PM0.52m
7:48AM0.43m
11:43PM0.52m
8:22AM0.37m
3:32PM0.28m
00:29AM0.55m
12:26PM0.41m
4:35PM0.39m
1:10AM0.59m
1:36PM0.44m
1:49AM0.64m
5:57PM0.58m
2:26AM0.68m
6:29PM0.65m
3:02AM0.71m
Low Tide
4:53PM0.03m
3:15AM0.33m
6:08PM0.11m
4:56AM0.32m
2:33PM0.28m
7:19PM0.18m
6:21AM0.28m
2:41PM0.35m
8:30PM0.25m
7:21AM0.25m
3:00PM0.42m
9:30PM0.32m
8:17AM0.23m
10:11PM0.37m
9:17AM0.20m
10:42PM0.40m
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4:41
4:41
4:41
4:41
4:41
4:43
4:43
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10:13
10:13
10:13
10:13
10:13
10:12
10:12
 mm
5
7
4
2
2
6
3
2
5
Temp °C
17
16
13
16
18
18
19
22
20
16
18
14
15
16
15
16
15
13
15
15
12
Feels °C
17
15
12
16
18
18
19
22
22
17
20
10
10
13
13
9
9
8
13
14
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
6
0.2
W
9
0.7
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
7
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
1
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
SE
5
1
W
7
0.7
W
8
0.4
W
8
1.2
W
12
1
W
7
1
W
11
0.9
NW
9
Energy kJ
13
6
28
15
40
53
188
216
159
58
41
60
41
7
108
60
22
453
86
227
138
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSE
5
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.4
NNW
5
0.1
N
5
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
12
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
NW
8
0.8
W
10
Energy kJ
7
4
6
5
2
9
2
94
88
11
1
5
5
3
6
4
217
91
122
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
12
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
5
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.3
W
16
0.1
SE
6
0.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
1
1
4
3
1
1
5
5
5
43
1
52
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.3
ESE
2
0.5
SE
3
0.2
NNW
4
0.7
SE
4
0.9
SSE
4
0.8
WSW
8
0.6
S
3
0.8
SSE
4
1
WSW
7
1.1
W
6
Energy kJ
7
1
5
2
13
34
82
8
20
105
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
232
790
100
133
79
15
0
0
38
183
0
98
326
232
282
376
413
59
183
21
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
6
5
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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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