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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 18 Mar 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
7.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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

The surf forecast for Talisker Bay (Skye) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Talisker Bay (Skye) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 25th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 25th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 25th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 4°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, near gales from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wed
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.5
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
W
1.7
WSW
1.5
W
1.9
WSW
0.6
W
1.3
WSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2
SW
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
Period(s) (?)1312111244131215146561357108111214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29012385543637981361791032251212461288656999282089819001411
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
5
NE
5
SW
20
S
30
S
30
SSW
20
SSW
5
WNW
10
S
40
S
35
W
30
WNW
20
WSW
35
S
50
S
40
SW
40
W
55
WNW
50
W
35
NNE
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:20AM
4.42
6:36PM
4.25
6:51AM
4.55
7:08PM
4.35
7:24AM
4.55
7:41PM
4.33
8:00AM
4.40
8:17PM
4.18
8:37AM
4.11
8:56PM
3.92
9:20AM
3.71
9:42PM
3.57
10:11AM
3.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:20AM
0.04
12:44PM
-0.09
12:55AM
-0.13
1:18PM
-0.19
1:31AM
-0.17
1:54PM
-0.15
2:08AM
-0.09
2:31PM
0.03
2:49AM
0.13
3:12PM
0.33
3:35AM
0.45
3:59PM
0.70
4:30AM
0.84
4:58PM
1.08
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wed
25
Sunrise-6:31--6:28--6:26--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:15-
Sunset--6:36--6:37--6:39--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:49
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C881010998789777681075555
Feels °C (?)566633355-1-2-21-2-32-2-6-8-4-1
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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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