Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Break

Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 57.29° N 6.46° W

Issued: 6 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Talisker Bay (Skye) sea temperature is
11.6° 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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SW swell with 170 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 7PM. 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
10
1.1
SSW
6
0.7
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.4
SSW
3
1
SSW
4
1.1
SW
5
0.9
WSW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.4
SW
6
0.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
77
83
35
26
16
9
11
12
17
25
7
4
2
3
37
63
100
45
13
38
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
S
5
ESE
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
5
NE
5
SSE
15
S
20
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:43PM4.15m
10:08AM3.64m
10:36PM3.95m
11:02AM3.41m
11:33PM3.70m
12:01PM3.20m
00:35AM3.46m
1:09PM3.05m
1:43AM3.26m
2:20PM2.99m
2:50AM3.15m
3:25PM3.02m
3:50AM3.11m
Low Tide
3:44PM0.21m
4:20AM0.27m
4:34PM0.38m
5:12AM0.50m
5:25PM0.60m
6:05AM0.74m
6:18PM0.83m
7:01AM0.95m
7:17PM1.04m
8:00AM1.11m
8:20PM1.18m
9:01AM1.19m
9:27PM1.24m
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:24
10:25
10:25
10:25
10:25
10:25
10:25
 mm
6
3
14
2
3
1
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
14
14
15
13
13
12
11
13
17
Feels °C
7
8
11
8
10
10
8
8
8
8
9
11
10
11
10
9
10
9
9
11
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.7
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.3
WSW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
NW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.4
SW
6
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
96
60
83
35
26
16
9
11
2
2
3
5
4
2
2
2
2
100
9
38
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
4
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
8
0.3
SW
7
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
Energy kJ
1
2
1
7
4
1
1
24
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
3
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
6
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SSW
3
1
SSW
4
1.1
SW
5
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
Energy kJ
56
77
6
4
2
10
12
17
25
3
37
63
78
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
190
89
66
69
164
89
175
621
219
69
78
66
78
116
175
219
247
219
96
66
66
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
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).

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.

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