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Lossit Bay (Islay) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 02 Dec 2025 GMTForecast 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
11.8° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lossit Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 4th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 4th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 4th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lossit Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Wed night, gales from the SE by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 4969 | 3364 | 2802 | 2581 | 930 | 3762 | 4902 | 7436 | 3842 | 1999 | 757 | 3417 | 3940 | 2945 | 1342 | 892 | 483 | 814 | 2351 | 3589 | 1988 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:18AM 2.20 | 3:42PM 2.45 | 4:05AM 2.39 | 4:28PM 2.50 | 4:51AM 2.54 | 5:13PM 2.49 | 5:37AM 2.62 | 5:57PM 2.43 | 6:24AM 2.62 | 6:41PM 2.32 | 7:11AM 2.55 | 7:24PM 2.17 | 8:01AM 2.42 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:07PM 0.41 | 9:14AM 0.33 | 9:52PM 0.29 | 10:08AM 0.24 | 10:35PM 0.21 | 11:01AM 0.19 | 11:18PM 0.17 | 11:54AM 0.21 | 12:03AM 0.16 | 12:46PM 0.30 | 12:49AM 0.19 | 1:40PM 0.43 | 1:37AM 0.25 | ||||||||||
Tue 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:41 | ||
| Sunset | 3:57 | - | - | 3:56 | - | - | 3:56 | - | - | 3:56 | - | - | 3:55 | - | - | 3:53 | - | - | 3:53 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 16 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 6 | 9 | ||
| Temp. °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | ||
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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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