Lossit Bay (Islay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.71° N 6.50° W

Lossit Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lossit Bay (Islay) sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.4° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with 454 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lossit Bay (Islay) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 24th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the E by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the NE by Thu night).

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
NW
6
0.9
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.9
NW
6
0.6
WNW
7
1
WNW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.7
NNW
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
18
180
431
381
372
230
136
56
22
19
50
90
59
22
13
51
37
105
112
196
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
40
E
40
E
25
ESE
40
E
30
E
15
E
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NE
25
NNW
30
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
35
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State
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off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
3:31PM1.68m
3:48AM1.65m
4:21PM1.87m
4:30AM1.82m
4:58PM2.06m
5:04AM2.00m
5:30PM2.24m
5:36AM2.15m
6:01PM2.41m
6:07AM2.28m
6:32PM2.53m
6:38AM2.38m
7:02PM2.61m
Low Tide
10:04PM0.94m
10:12AM0.78m
10:55PM0.79m
10:56AM0.59m
11:30PM0.65m
11:29AM0.42m
00:00AM0.52m
11:58AM0.27m
00:27AM0.41m
12:25PM0.16m
00:53AM0.33m
12:50PM0.10m
1:17AM0.29m
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8:43
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
12
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9
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16
9
9
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13
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10
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8
9
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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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