Lossit Bay (Islay) Surf Break

Lossit Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.71° N 6.50° W

Issued: 12 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lossit Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
12.2° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Lossit Bay (Islay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lossit Bay (Islay) surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,591 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with W swell.

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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lossit Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 4th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, near gales from the NW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
11
0.9
W
10
3
WSW
9
2.5
WNW
9
2
W
10
1.5
W
9
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
2.5
W
9
2.4
W
10
2.1
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.8
W
9
1.4
W
7
1.4
W
8
1.3
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
196
155
220
153
1507
1121
730
397
260
260
1291
1129
830
492
311
225
101
210
228
208
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
ESE
10
NNW
15
WSW
40
SE
45
W
35
WNW
30
W
20
WSW
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
40
W
35
WNW
25
W
20
W
15
S
40
WSW
30
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:39PM2.25m
6:48AM2.14m
7:15PM2.29m
7:21AM2.16m
7:51PM2.30m
7:55AM2.15m
8:27PM2.29m
8:31AM2.12m
9:04PM2.26m
9:08AM2.06m
9:42PM2.21m
9:48AM1.98m
10:25PM2.14m
Low Tide
12:34PM0.41m
1:04AM0.56m
1:09PM0.36m
1:39AM0.56m
1:41PM0.32m
2:12AM0.58m
2:13PM0.32m
2:45AM0.61m
2:44PM0.34m
3:18AM0.64m
3:16PM0.39m
3:55AM0.67m
3:53PM0.46m
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:45
4:46
4:46
4:47
4:48
4:48
4:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:13
10:13
10:12
10:12
10:10
10:09
10:09
 mm
2
1
6
1
1
3
4
3
Temp °C
13
14
14
13
14
15
13
13
13
14
16
17
14
12
13
13
13
15
16
17
17
Feels °C
8
11
12
11
8
9
8
8
9
10
12
13
8
5
9
10
8
10
12
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
6
0.9
NW
9
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.7
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.3
WSW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
W
8
Energy kJ
255
196
155
220
153
3
2
123
260
260
492
311
225
101
16
212
208
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.5
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
10
0.1
SE
4
0.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
21
1
55
123
138
212
1
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
14
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
14
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
3
3
WSW
9
2.5
WNW
9
2
W
10
1.5
W
9
0.2
SSE
3
2.5
W
9
2.4
W
10
2.1
W
10
0.5
WSW
3
1.4
W
7
1.4
W
8
Energy kJ
10
9
2
1507
1121
730
397
1
1291
1129
830
6
210
228
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
55
15
62
22
327
319
401
344
54
15
22
368
448
828
223
63
22
62
237
57
176
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
8
5
9
5
4
5
6
9
9
9
7
6
8
7
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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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