Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.29° N 6.46° W

Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Talisker Bay (Skye) sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.5° 

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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,762 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 1st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Sat night).

Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
7
0.6
SW
9
0.6
SW
10
0.8
SW
11
2.1
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
11
2.5
SW
14
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
SSW
7
0.8
WSW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
9
1.1
SW
10
1.9
SW
6
3
SW
8
1.8
SW
10
1.1
SW
9
1.4
SW
5
1.4
SW
6
1.4
SW
6
2.5
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
68
85
155
468
1421
2895
1778
379
137
213
246
240
252
981
587
216
111
167
124
696
Wind (km/h)
35
SE
30
ESE
45
SE
30
SE
50
SSE
45
S
35
S
40
S
40
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
30
SSW
40
S
50
SSW
25
WSW
20
SW
35
SSW
40
SW
35
WSW
50
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
8:33PM4.32m
8:50AM4.16m
9:09PM4.09m
9:28AM3.94m
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
Low Tide
2:43PM0.01m
3:04AM0.10m
3:22PM0.18m
3:44AM0.34m
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
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 mm
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22
8
1
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6
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24
1
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10
4
2
Temp °C
15
16
17
15
15
14
12
13
13
13
13
12
12
13
14
13
13
13
13
12
11
Feels °C
9
10
10
4
5
4
4
6
4
8
8
8
6
5
5
9
9
8
6
4
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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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