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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 30 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
9.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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

The surf forecast for Lossit Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lossit Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 31st Jan)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 31st Jan)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 2nd Feb)8ft (2.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lossit Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Fri morning, light winds from the E by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Tue morning, moderate winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
4
3
1
1
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
W
2.2
W
2
W
1.8
W
1.8
W
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
2.4
W
2
W
1.6
W
1.1
W
0.7
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
1.1
W
1.6
W
Period(s) (?)191816151514141316151513171614131312222017
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1432293020791466139013529576732933184110744302748326944344141803269101474
Wind
(km/h)
50
ESE
45
ESE
35
E
35
E
25
E
20
SE
15
SSW
15
NW
10
ESE
30
E
45
E
50
ESE
60
ESE
60
E
50
E
25
E
25
SSE
55
SE
50
ESE
55
ESE
55
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:22PM
2.00
3:52AM
2.25
4:13PM
2.15
4:41AM
2.47
4:56PM
2.28
5:25AM
2.63
5:36PM
2.37
6:05AM
2.71
6:13PM
2.41
6:43AM
2.70
6:49PM
2.39
7:19AM
2.62
7:24PM
2.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:29AM
0.64
9:48PM
0.53
10:33AM
0.48
10:39PM
0.33
11:21AM
0.35
11:21PM
0.15
12:01PM
0.28
11:58PM
0.03
12:37PM
0.26
12:33AM
-0.01
1:09PM
0.28
1:06AM
0.01
1:40PM
0.35
1:38AM
0.11
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise8:23--8:22--8:19--8:18--8:15--8:14--8:11--
Sunset-4:53--4:57--4:59--5:00--5:02--5:05--5:07-
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
2--1-121---1---223---
Temp. °C466778787788554588887
Feels °C (?)-8-3-3014344-2-3-3-9-8-9-11-3-3-4-6
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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 12 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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