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Lossit Bay (Islay) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.2° 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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lossit Bay (Islay) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon afternoon, near gales from the SE by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 11 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 596 | 361 | 165 | 106 | 41 | 273 | 299 | 274 | 3339 | 2498 | 927 | 319 | 249 | 303 | 793 | 872 | 742 | 211 | 156 | 480 | 281 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | ||
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Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | ||
| Sunset | 8:25 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 4 | -3 | -3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 | ||
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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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