Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.29° N 6.46° W

Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Talisker Bay (Skye) sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.7° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with 103 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.6
NW
4
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.4
WSW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.8
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4
0.9
WSW
8
0.6
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9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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9
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22
30
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39
103
53
32
32
30
47
83
54
29
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
35
WSW
15
NW
15
WSW
15
W
15
W
25
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
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High Tide
12:00PM3.16m
00:29AM3.17m
1:00PM2.95m
1:36AM2.91m
2:21PM2.83m
3:01AM2.79m
3:45PM2.85m
4:18AM2.83m
4:50PM2.99m
5:15AM2.98m
5:40PM3.20m
5:59AM3.17m
6:21PM3.42m
Low Tide
6:25PM1.03m
6:57AM1.18m
7:21PM1.30m
7:56AM1.38m
8:32PM1.47m
9:10AM1.47m
9:56PM1.48m
10:27AM1.40m
11:08PM1.34m
11:28AM1.22m
00:00AM1.13m
12:14PM0.99m
00:41AM0.91m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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