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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 20 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
9.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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

The most powerful waves expected at Lossit Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 27th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Tue night, moderate winds from the SE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
1.6
W
2
W
2.1
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
1.6
W
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)151514131212171513111216151815141312141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)304018601147663493225149116761452396232129012291210130966841323325716370
Wind
(km/h)
40
ESE
60
ESE
65
SE
40
SE
40
E
55
ESE
50
SE
45
SE
35
SE
45
E
55
E
50
E
55
ESE
50
E
50
ESE
40
E
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
45
ESE
45
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:17PM
2.31
6:46AM
2.49
6:51PM
2.32
7:20AM
2.50
7:26PM
2.28
7:56AM
2.47
8:03PM
2.21
8:34AM
2.38
8:43PM
2.10
9:16AM
2.24
9:30PM
1.96
10:07AM
2.06
10:30PM
1.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:34PM
0.44
12:34AM
0.17
1:03PM
0.43
1:01AM
0.15
1:32PM
0.44
1:30AM
0.17
2:03PM
0.47
2:02AM
0.24
2:39PM
0.52
2:40AM
0.35
3:21PM
0.60
3:27AM
0.49
4:14PM
0.70
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise8:40--8:37--8:37--8:34--8:33--8:32--8:30--
Sunset-4:34--4:36--4:37--4:39--4:42--4:44--4:45-
cloud
light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-23--4153-12---------
Temp. °C888879998887777655343
Feels °C (?)-1-5-7-1-3-1-1-10-3-3-4-5-4-5-4-3-4-7-7-10
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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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