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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 09 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
9.6° 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Talisker Bay (Skye) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 13th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 16th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 12th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, gales from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
2.3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
3.5
SW
4
SW
2.2
WSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.9
W
1.4
WSW
1.2
SW
2.1
SSW
2.3
SW
1.1
WSW
2.5
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
Period(s) (?)14121169101011111111111157112017161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3302832474311421119921103744112331418285946060396125795636631652665378
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
W
25
SSW
50
SSE
45
SSE
45
SSE
55
SSW
55
SSW
45
WSW
30
WSW
5
W
20
NW
30
NW
15
WSW
35
SSE
30
SSW
40
SW
35
SW
15
SE
20
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononglasscrosscrossoncrossonononcrossoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:29PM
3.19
10:56AM
3.31
11:21PM
2.97
11:52AM
3.03
12:31AM
2.81
1:09PM
2.84
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:54AM
0.93
5:29PM
1.10
5:44AM
1.21
6:21PM
1.32
6:45AM
1.42
7:25PM
1.46
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
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
Sunrise-9:00--8:59--8:57--8:56--8:56--8:55--8:52-
Sunset--4:06--4:07--4:08--4:10--4:13--4:15--4:16
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heavy rain
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heavy rain
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rain showers
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light rain
Rain (mm)
55221159113-31-1-3723224
Temp. °C58781010987776565877766
Feels °C (?)010-401-2-4-4-240-2-1-32-2-2001
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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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