Saligo (Islay) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK

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Saligo (Islay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saligo (Islay) sea temperature is
8.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saligo (Islay) in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 30th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saligo (Islay) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
NW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.9
W
13
1.1
W
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
4
19
18
8
15
12
4
3
4
4
26
12
8
17
93
276
353
228
387
555
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
10
SSW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
10
N
5
N
15
NNW
5
NNE
5
S
10
NNW
10
E
20
SSE
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
High Tide
11:15PM2.23m
11:45AM1.85m
00:58AM2.15m
1:36PM1.81m
2:33AM2.24m
3:01PM1.94m
3:37AM2.39m
3:57PM2.12m
4:23AM2.53m
4:39PM2.29m
5:00AM2.62m
5:14PM2.44m
5:32AM2.67m
Low Tide
4:37PM0.67m
5:47AM0.89m
6:03PM0.79m
7:29AM0.94m
7:37PM0.78m
8:53AM0.84m
8:53PM0.66m
9:50AM0.68m
9:49PM0.52m
10:32AM0.53m
10:34PM0.40m
11:07AM0.41m
11:13PM0.31m
11:38AM0.31m
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
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6:00
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:46
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8:46
8:49
8:51
8:52
8:54
8:57
8:59
9:00
Temp °C
11
12
12
13
13
12
14
13
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
14
14
14
16
16
11
5
7
6
8
9
7
10
9
7
8
9
9
8
8
9
11
11
12
13
12
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.5
W
14
0.9
W
13
1.1
W
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
14
Energy kJ
2
1
19
18
8
15
12
4
3
3
4
6
12
4
5
93
276
353
228
387
555
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
W
15
0.4
WSW
11
0.6
W
10
0.3
WNW
18
0.9
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
6
17
41
73
61
170
103
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
12
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
WNW
5
Energy kJ
4
1
1
1
3
4
2
3
8
5
16
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.2
SSE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.2
W
3
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
6
2
2
2
1
2
1
26
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
355
306
132
80
78
80
83
83
235
227
129
121
305
132
78
78
0
12
18
0
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Inner Hebrides? If you are looking for accommodation near Saligo (Islay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Motherwell which is 50 km (31 miles) away. Other places in and around Inner Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tarbert which is 65 km (40 miles) away, Campbeltown, Ballycastle and Ballypatrick.

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