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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 BST
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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
11.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,013 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with SW swell.

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 (Jun 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Talisker Bay (Skye) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) 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 0.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 3rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 3rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu night).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
1.1
SW
9
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.4
SW
13
1.5
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.5
SSW
7
1.3
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
1.3
SSW
5
1.5
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
224
98
71
56
55
196
165
187
314
283
668
595
223
153
441
198
352
90
90
177
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
S
5
N
5
NNW
10
WNW
20
S
20
S
15
ESE
20
SE
10
WSW
10
WSW
35
W
25
SW
30
SSW
25
SSE
35
SSE
15
SSW
20
SW
30
S
35
SSE
40
SSE
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:48PM3.76m
8:03AM3.58m
8:22PM3.71m
8:36AM3.49m
8:57PM3.62m
9:10AM3.37m
9:33PM3.51m
9:46AM3.24m
10:12PM3.39m
10:26AM3.11m
10:56PM3.28m
11:15AM3.00m
11:49PM3.21m
Low Tide
1:55PM0.60m
2:18AM0.62m
2:30PM0.64m
2:55AM0.70m
3:06PM0.71m
3:33AM0.82m
3:43PM0.80m
4:12AM0.95m
4:23PM0.91m
4:55AM1.06m
5:06PM1.02m
5:42AM1.14m
5:55PM1.12m
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4:39
4:37
4:37
4:35
4:33
4:33
4:33
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10:07
10:09
10:10
10:13
10:14
10:15
10:15
3
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
7
3
3
1
2
7
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
13
12
11
12
12
11
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
10
12
13
12
9
9
12
12
12
10
7
9
11
9
8
7
6
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
1.1
SW
9
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.4
SW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
12
1.4
SW
11
0.8
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
165
224
98
71
56
55
196
165
187
314
283
668
5
223
153
441
127
352
90
66
43
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
10
46
44
5
2
2
3
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
2
0.3
SSW
2
0.7
W
4
1.5
WSW
12
0.9
SW
4
1.1
SSW
5
0.5
SE
4
1.5
SSW
7
1
SW
11
0.8
SSW
4
1.3
SSW
5
1.5
SSW
6
Energy kJ
1
1
14
595
34
56
6
198
216
17
90
177
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
89
89
66
78
105
107
163
0
66
89
227
190
232
157
163
116
175
199
157
163
163
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
1
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
6
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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).

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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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