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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 12 Feb 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
8.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Tuesday (Feb 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 17th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 17th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 16th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, gales from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue night).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
4
4
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.4
W
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)171615141313131212121212141414141312111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1700991619453282286282244192828172121884574549342472402130845618811059
Wind
(km/h)
40
E
40
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
25
N
30
N
10
SW
35
S
65
SSE
35
WSW
35
SW
40
WSW
30
W
40
NW
30
NNW
20
ENE
25
ESE
40
ESE
55
ESE
60
ESE
50
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:01PM
1.52
2:47AM
1.67
3:04PM
1.67
3:36AM
1.86
3:45PM
1.86
4:13AM
2.07
4:20PM
2.04
4:46AM
2.27
4:52PM
2.20
5:18AM
2.45
5:25PM
2.33
5:50AM
2.59
5:57PM
2.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:20PM
0.95
9:23AM
0.93
9:35PM
0.77
10:12AM
0.78
10:17PM
0.58
10:47AM
0.62
10:49PM
0.39
11:17AM
0.49
11:17PM
0.24
11:45AM
0.38
11:43PM
0.12
12:12PM
0.29
12:09AM
0.04
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise7:58--7:56--7:52--7:50--7:48--7:47--7:43--
Sunset-5:22--5:24--5:27--5:29--5:30--5:32--5:36-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C444466658887886454434
Feels °C (?)-6-6-5-2-3-22-4000-20-1-5-3-3-5-9-11-9
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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 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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