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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 19 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
9.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 19th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.8
W
16
2
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1
W
11
1.4
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
1
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.8
W
13
1.3
W
12
1.2
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
27
314
1548
690
569
242
363
157
240
141
153
102
66
169
165
202
169
212
488
389
Wind (km/h)
35
SE
30
SE
10
WSW
45
SW
25
W
20
SE
25
S
20
S
30
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
S
5
ENE
5
ESE
5
S
5
NNW
20
W
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:00PM2.55m
8:18AM2.25m
8:50PM2.44m
9:06AM2.06m
9:46PM2.29m
9:59AM1.88m
10:51PM2.14m
11:04AM1.72m
00:08AM2.03m
12:24PM1.65m
1:28AM2.01m
1:48PM1.68m
2:33AM2.04m
Low Tide
1:35PM0.21m
2:18AM0.35m
2:23PM0.28m
3:19AM0.51m
3:19PM0.38m
4:27AM0.67m
4:23PM0.48m
5:41AM0.78m
5:34PM0.56m
6:56AM0.82m
6:46PM0.61m
8:05AM0.80m
7:55PM0.62m
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:07
5:07
5:05
5:03
5:01
5:00
4:58
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9:37
9:38
9:39
9:42
9:44
9:45
9:46
2
5
4
1
7
2
5
1
4
Temp °C
11
11
10
10
12
13
15
16
15
15
16
14
13
14
14
14
15
16
15
15
13
5
6
7
1
8
10
11
13
10
10
12
14
12
11
13
12
14
14
14
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.8
WSW
9
1.5
W
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1
W
11
1.4
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
1
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.8
W
6
1
W
9
1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
WSW
9
1.3
W
12
1.2
W
12
Energy kJ
64
27
113
881
690
569
242
363
157
240
141
153
102
49
169
165
202
169
135
488
389
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.4
WSW
9
0.8
W
16
0.2
SSE
4
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.4
WSW
13
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
W
16
0.6
WSW
9
0.2
W
15
0.8
W
13
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
4
25
314
1
44
15
7
2
53
2
5
66
18
212
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
SE
4
0.2
WNW
15
Energy kJ
14
2
1
1
1
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
4
2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
7
0.8
S
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.5
SSE
3
0.7
SSE
4
0.5
SE
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.9
WSW
6
0.1
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
25
12
1548
157
18
3
6
13
4
3
57
1
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
121
64
22
93
69
15
22
15
87
87
64
15
64
64
15
22
0
0
0
8
54
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
1
4
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
1
4
2
4
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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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