Laggan Bay (Islay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.69° N 6.27° W

Laggan Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Laggan Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.8° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, W swell with 8,709 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 13th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 13th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 19th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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W
12
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10
1.2
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0.9
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
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1.4
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10
1.8
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10
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6
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2.1
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11
1.8
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1098
573
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156
62
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356
612
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356
1045
643
529
612
1671
5343
3596
2531
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Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
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SW
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WNW
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SSW
35
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High Tide
6:45PM0.91m
4:09AM0.65m
7:13PM0.84m
4:48AM0.68m
5:58PM0.77m
5:24AM0.71m
6:14PM0.74m
5:54AM0.72m
6:33PM0.72m
6:20AM0.72m
6:48PM0.71m
6:43AM0.71m
6:56PM0.71m
Low Tide
00:54AM0.19m
5:36AM0.60m
11:11PM0.23m
6:29AM0.62m
1:33PM-0.12m
11:33PM0.19m
7:35AM0.61m
1:55PM0.03m
11:57PM0.17m
12:39PM0.16m
00:20AM0.16m
12:41PM0.26m
00:43AM0.18m
12:43PM0.33m
1:07AM0.21m
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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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