Surf Forecasts:
Talisker Bay (Skye) surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WSW swell with 426 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Talisker Bay (Skye) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 4 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 12 | SW 6 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
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54 | 30 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 18 | 22 | 86 | 107 | 150 | 172 | 380 | 426 | 54 | 28 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:04AM4.15m | 8:23PM4.54m | 8:40AM4.13m | 9:00PM4.43m | 9:15AM4.01m | 9:35PM4.20m | 9:49AM3.82m | 10:08PM3.87m | 10:23AM3.57m | 10:42PM3.50m | 10:59AM3.28m | 11:20PM3.13m | 11:42AM2.97m | 00:10AM2.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:23PM-0.15m | 2:51AM-0.12m | 3:01PM-0.10m | 3:29AM0.02m | 3:39PM0.08m | 4:05AM0.26m | 4:16PM0.35m | 4:40AM0.57m | 4:54PM0.69m | 5:16AM0.90m | 5:35PM1.04m | 5:57AM1.23m | 6:24PM1.38m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | 3 | 8 | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | — | W 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
54 | 30 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 18 | 6 | — | 16 | 150 | 77 | 4 | 4 | 54 | 28 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | W 9 | — | N 8 |
— | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 |
— | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 86 | 107 | 23 | 172 | 380 | 426 | 16 | 11 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 175 | 611 | 615 | 377 | 973 | 78 | 78 | 66 | 105 | 66 | 107 | 109 | 157 | 175 | 122 | 175 | 107 | 0 | 155 | 844 | 226 |
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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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