Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.29° N 6.46° W

Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Talisker Bay (Skye) sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.7° 

Talisker Bay (Skye) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Talisker Bay (Skye) surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SW swell with 513 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Talisker Bay (Skye) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Talisker Bay (Skye) in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 4th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Talisker Bay (Skye) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
13
1.9
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.3
WSW
9
1.5
SW
5
1.5
SW
6
2
SW
6
2.1
SW
7
1.7
SW
6
1.6
SW
7
1.4
WSW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.7
W
4
0.8
W
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
634
311
188
238
305
124
143
305
422
212
208
180
60
38
33
38
19
18
14
18
Wind (km/h)
40
SSW
45
S
35
SSE
25
SSW
30
WSW
35
SW
30
SW
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
SW
40
SW
20
W
5
S
30
SW
20
WNW
25
W
25
W
20
WNW
25
W
30
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:50PM3.75m
10:12AM3.63m
10:39PM3.34m
11:10AM3.27m
11:51PM2.93m
12:51PM2.99m
2:15AM2.77m
3:09PM3.11m
3:57AM3.01m
4:22PM3.45m
4:53AM3.34m
5:11PM3.80m
Low Tide
4:06PM0.46m
4:29AM0.66m
4:59PM0.80m
5:26AM1.01m
6:10PM1.13m
6:43AM1.28m
7:44PM1.30m
8:20AM1.32m
9:23PM1.16m
9:49AM1.09m
10:36PM0.84m
10:52AM0.76m
11:28PM0.50m
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Temp °C
14
13
12
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12
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11
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Feels °C
6
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9
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Information about the Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Talisker Bay (Skye) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Talisker Bay (Skye) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Talisker Bay (Skye) 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 (Talisker Bay (Skye)) 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 Talisker Bay (Skye) 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 Talisker Bay (Skye), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Portree which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Inner Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mallaig which is 50 km (31 miles) away, Tiree, Lochaline and Corpach.

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