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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 17 Apr 2026 BST
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Lossit Bay (Islay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lossit Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
8.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lossit Bay (Islay) this week:

The surf forecast for Lossit Bay (Islay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lossit Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 19th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 19th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 18th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
3
0
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.5
W
2.5
W
1.4
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
W
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.3
WNW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
Period(s) (?)1111101010981012111312151413121110998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)39067991612641300330112165531343581371517537263985919666
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
30
SSW
35
SW
40
WNW
30
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
NW
15
NNE
15
E
10
ENE
40
E
35
E
25
E
25
E
10
E
5
ENE
10
E
5
ENE
20
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offglasscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:07PM
2.50
6:28AM
2.72
6:46PM
2.59
7:07AM
2.67
7:26PM
2.59
7:47AM
2.53
8:08PM
2.52
8:29AM
2.32
8:54PM
2.38
9:14AM
2.08
9:48PM
2.19
10:08AM
1.83
10:57PM
2.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:04PM
0.16
12:07AM
0.06
12:36PM
0.11
12:45AM
0.05
1:08PM
0.12
1:26AM
0.12
1:44PM
0.20
2:11AM
0.26
2:23PM
0.32
3:03AM
0.47
3:11PM
0.47
4:12AM
0.69
4:16PM
0.62
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise6:16--6:15--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03--
Sunset-8:35--8:37--8:38--8:40--8:43--8:45--8:46-
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1221-----------------
Temp. °C1110109888891011891210101211101112
Feels °C (?)3341034556711547108768
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Information about the Lossit Bay (Islay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lossit 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 Lossit Bay (Islay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lossit 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 (Lossit 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 Lossit 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 Lossit Bay (Islay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Motherwell which is 53 km (33 miles) away. Other places in and around Inner Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballycastle which is 59 km (37 miles) away, Ballypatrick, Campbeltown and Coleraine.

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