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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 28 Nov 2025 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
12.1° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Friday (Nov 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lossit Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 28th Nov)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 28th Nov)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 28th Nov)20ft (6.0m) 15s

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 Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon night, near gales from the SE by Wed night).

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
1
1
2
0
0
1
2
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
6.5
W
6
W
3
W
2.3
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1
W
2.3
W
2.5
W
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
WSW
4
WNW
3.5
W
3
WSW
2.2
W
2.3
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)161513121211111010111114151415151312111117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2281516797361915431000475375252192130015933676612043705387744438482471114813115226
Wind
(km/h)
65
SW
65
WSW
25
NNW
40
N
35
N
20
NNW
5
SSE
30
S
65
S
20
SW
15
SW
5
ENE
40
W
45
WSW
45
SW
40
SSW
45
SSE
55
SSE
55
SE
35
ESE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrossglasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
offoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:33AM
1.88
10:48PM
1.64
11:49AM
1.93
12:14AM
1.67
1:01PM
2.05
1:28AM
1.80
2:01PM
2.20
2:27AM
1.99
2:53PM
2.34
3:18AM
2.20
3:42PM
2.45
4:05AM
2.39
4:28PM
2.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:10PM
0.91
5:05AM
0.70
6:23PM
0.82
6:14AM
0.66
7:26PM
0.69
7:18AM
0.57
8:19PM
0.54
8:18AM
0.45
9:07PM
0.41
9:14AM
0.33
9:52PM
0.29
10:08AM
0.24
10:35PM
0.21
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Sunrise8:25--8:26--8:27--8:30--8:30--8:33--8:33--
Sunset-4:01--4:00--4:00--3:59--3:57--3:56--3:56-
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
271-----8--6233--1112
Temp. °C910977777101099101098910988
Feels °C (?)-532-3-204-13556100-1-2-1-302
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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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