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

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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
8.3° 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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 19th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 20th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 16th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 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 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Thu morning, strong winds from the S by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
1.1
WSW
1.8
W
2.1
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.1
W
2
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
W
0.8
WNW
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.8
WNW
1.6
NW
Period(s) (?)1212141412111187999813121211131296
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29434913541564618390693509452650225184169786537347133272141110163
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
35
SSW
30
SW
25
SSE
40
SSE
40
S
40
SSW
35
SW
35
WNW
25
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
5
ESE
15
NNW
25
NNW
35
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise--6:20--6:16--6:15--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05
Sunset8:30--8:32--8:35--8:37--8:38--8:40--8:43--
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
42-19--21------------
Temp. °C10101011101111999981010912118998
Feels °C (?)335511212455554875541
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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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