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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 03 May 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
9.7° 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 7th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
4
2
3
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.7
W
6
1.9
W
12
2
W
9
2
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
148
90
64
113
105
129
93
121
59
38
33
30
1031
664
727
833
806
829
504
342
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
N
25
NNW
20
NW
20
W
20
NNW
25
N
5
ENE
20
ESE
30
SE
35
SE
25
SSE
30
S
15
WSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
W
0
ESE
10
N
15
NNE
30
NNW
off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
7:07PM2.36m
7:19AM2.23m
7:39PM2.30m
7:51AM2.12m
8:14PM2.19m
8:23AM2.00m
8:52PM2.06m
8:59AM1.88m
9:35PM1.92m
9:40AM1.75m
10:29PM1.80m
10:34AM1.64m
11:41PM1.73m
Low Tide
12:52PM0.32m
1:13AM0.40m
1:19PM0.36m
1:45AM0.50m
1:48PM0.43m
2:17AM0.63m
2:21PM0.52m
2:54AM0.77m
3:01PM0.62m
3:42AM0.90m
3:55PM0.72m
4:57AM1.00m
5:09PM0.79m
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5:39
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:28
5:26
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9:07
9:08
9:10
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:17
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15
Temp °C
10
10
8
9
10
10
8
8
7
7
7
9
11
10
10
9
9
9
8
8
7
6
6
3
5
5
5
1
5
2
0
-1
4
6
6
6
3
4
6
5
3
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.7
W
6
1.9
W
12
2
W
9
2
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
183
148
90
64
7
105
129
93
121
59
38
33
30
1031
664
727
168
806
829
504
342
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.4
SE
5
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
SE
4
0.3
WNW
15
1
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
10
Energy kJ
7
9
12
34
4
4
7
18
3
46
347
121
236
97
59
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.2
SSE
5
Energy kJ
12
3
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
5
0.6
NW
4
0.9
WNW
9
0.3
ESE
2
0.5
ESE
3
0.5
SE
3
1
SE
4
0.6
S
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
5
2.1
WNW
10
Energy kJ
51
14
113
1
5
5
40
8
8
8
833
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
4
1
3
3
Distance (km)
0
52
69
180
275
57
15
0
8
55
55
64
87
22
22
54
69
0
52
0
125
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
4
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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