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Talisker Bay (Skye) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 GMT
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Talisker Bay (Skye) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Talisker Bay (Skye) sea temperature is
9.5° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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

The surf forecast for Talisker Bay (Skye) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Talisker Bay (Skye) in the next 12 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 15th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Talisker Bay (Skye) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the E by Fri night).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.5
W
1.3
SW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SW
1
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
SW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.7
SSW
0.6
WSW
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)11111155710191716151814121211101051515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3081891791178943072577216271286760108142519612379412621186309
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
25
WSW
30
W
30
WNW
35
SSW
45
S
25
S
20
SW
20
SW
30
SSE
15
E
10
SE
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
E
10
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		ononcrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:57AM
2.77
2:32PM
2.80
3:12AM
2.87
3:40PM
2.89
4:10AM
3.05
4:31PM
3.06
4:55AM
3.27
5:13PM
3.26
5:33AM
3.49
5:48PM
3.44
6:08AM
3.71
6:21PM
3.61
6:40AM
3.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:02AM
1.52
8:42PM
1.46
9:23AM
1.45
9:52PM
1.34
10:26AM
1.27
10:45PM
1.13
11:14AM
1.05
11:28PM
0.90
11:53AM
0.83
12:05AM
0.68
12:29PM
0.63
12:39AM
0.48
1:03PM
0.48
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-8:56--8:56--8:55--8:52--8:52--8:51--8:48-
Sunset--4:10--4:13--4:15--4:16--4:19--4:21--4:22
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
122321115541-----------
Temp. °C876786777666567667877
Feels °C (?)10-3-1-1-4122-1221332231-2-2
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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 12 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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