
Surf Forecasts:
Saligo (Islay) surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, W swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, W swell with 28,838 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saligo (Islay) this week:
The surf forecast for Saligo (Islay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saligo (Islay) in the next 16 days are 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 25ft (7.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 25ft (7.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saligo (Islay) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, stormy winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 12 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1029 | 759 | 526 | 800 | 2081 | 2507 | 1755 | 2036 | 28292 | 23761 | 15990 | 6278 | 1694 | 657 | 408 | 5378 | 10770 | 9102 | 5399 | 2998 | 1351 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:59PM2.34m | 4:14AM2.20m | 4:34PM2.56m | 4:49AM2.41m | 5:07PM2.74m | 5:24AM2.60m | 5:42PM2.87m | 5:59AM2.75m | 6:17PM2.93m | 6:35AM2.84m | 6:54PM2.91m | 7:13AM2.86m | 7:32PM2.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:11PM0.66m | 10:10AM0.50m | 10:42PM0.45m | 10:45AM0.32m | 11:13PM0.26m | 11:19AM0.16m | 11:45PM0.12m | 11:55AM0.05m | 00:19AM0.04m | 12:33PM0.01m | 00:55AM0.03m | 1:14PM0.05m | 1:33AM0.10m | ||||||||
8:08 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 5 | -3 | -1 | 5 | -2 | 2 | -7 | -7 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | -4 | -4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | — | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | W 11 |
1029 | 759 | 526 | 800 | — | 2507 | 1755 | 921 | — | — | — | — | 1694 | 657 | 408 | — | — | — | — | 2954 | 1351 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 12 | — | S 5 | SW 12 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | S 4 | SSE 6 | S 5 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — |
— | — | 3 | 17 | 2081 | — | 70 | 2036 | 28292 | 23761 | 15990 | 6278 | 21 | 299 | 98 | 5378 | 10770 | 9102 | 5399 | 2998 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 12 | 18 | 278 | 324 | 65 | 231 | 1013 | 636 | 839 | 804 | 71 | 326 | 74 | 1046 | 1097 | 814 | 458 | 458 | 68 | 12 |
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Information about the Saligo (Islay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Saligo (Islay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Saligo (Islay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saligo (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 (Saligo (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 Saligo (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.
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