Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Break

Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 57.29° N 6.46° W

Issued: 6 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Talisker Bay (Skye) sea temperature is
11.3° C

Normal for this time of year

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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, WSW swell with 572 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 13th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Tue
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
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
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
S
6
1
SW
5
1.2
SW
9
1.5
WSW
5
1.6
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
SW
10
0.9
SSW
6
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
9
0.9
SSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
204
182
81
55
124
32
56
51
216
124
572
180
141
114
64
45
56
36
28
31
29
Wind (km/h)
20
W
10
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SE
20
SE
20
SW
30
SW
35
WSW
30
W
25
W
20
W
10
SW
15
SE
5
SE
15
SE
15
SSW
5
SW
20
ESE
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
High Tide
2:05AM3.26m
2:47PM3.11m
3:12AM3.41m
3:50PM3.33m
4:13AM3.61m
4:45PM3.60m
5:08AM3.82m
5:36PM3.86m
6:00AM3.99m
6:25PM4.09m
6:50AM4.09m
7:14PM4.24m
7:39AM4.10m
Low Tide
7:52PM1.15m
8:35AM1.01m
8:56PM1.05m
9:37AM0.84m
10:01PM0.86m
10:37AM0.64m
11:01PM0.61m
11:32AM0.43m
11:59PM0.36m
12:25PM0.26m
00:53AM0.16m
1:16PM0.13m
1:46AM0.04m
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:31
4:30
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:17
10:19
10:20
10:21
10:22
10:22
10:23
10:23
 mm
4
1
2
3
2
1
2
2
Temp °C
11
10
10
11
10
10
11
12
12
12
11
11
11
11
13
18
19
15
17
18
13
Feels °C
6
7
5
7
6
4
7
8
6
4
5
6
7
9
11
16
16
13
16
16
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.1
W
14
0.1
NW
9
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
SW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.2
WSW
9
Energy kJ
204
182
81
55
3
31
24
46
4
3
180
141
114
64
45
18
36
8
31
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
9
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
2
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
2
2
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
S
6
1
SW
5
1.2
SW
9
1.5
WSW
5
1.6
WSW
11
1
W
4
0.9
W
4
0.9
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SW
8
0.2
S
4
0.9
SSW
4
Energy kJ
8
6
124
32
56
51
216
124
572
38
28
56
20
28
1
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
69
725
175
1298
246
175
175
155
190
89
226
361
78
157
66
109
107
89
69
69
66
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
3
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
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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