Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.29° N 6.46° W

Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Talisker Bay (Skye) sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.0° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 2,162 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 4th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 4th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.4
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
5
1.3
WSW
5
0.9
SW
9
3
SW
8
1.2
SW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
2.5
WSW
7
2.5
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
10
3
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
1
2
4
24
32
138
84
138
1035
242
75
32
10
664
969
778
798
2162
686
196
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
5
WSW
5
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSE
5
S
30
NW
25
W
25
SSW
45
SSW
30
WSW
15
NW
10
ESE
15
SE
30
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
45
SSW
35
NNW
30
NW
5
NW
Wind State
off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
7:59PM4.28m
8:12AM4.07m
8:28PM4.31m
8:42AM4.08m
8:58PM4.25m
9:14AM4.01m
9:31PM4.09m
9:48AM3.84m
10:08PM3.82m
10:29AM3.59m
10:53PM3.47m
11:20AM3.28m
11:54PM3.09m
Low Tide
2:03PM0.11m
2:25AM0.10m
2:34PM0.07m
2:57AM0.10m
3:07PM0.12m
3:30AM0.19m
3:43PM0.26m
4:06AM0.38m
4:22PM0.49m
4:47AM0.64m
5:09PM0.78m
5:38AM0.96m
6:11PM1.09m
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6:18
6:20
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6:26
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6:30
6:31
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8:31
8:29
8:27
8:23
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8:19
8:15
 mm
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4
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13
1
Temp °C
16
16
15
14
15
15
13
13
14
14
13
13
13
13
14
13
13
13
13
13
12
Feels °C
15
16
15
12
14
15
8
8
10
6
7
8
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10
10
6
6
4
7
7
9
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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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