Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Break

Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 57.29° N 6.46° W

Issued: 6 pm 17 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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SW swell with 281 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 35mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
10
1.3
SW
9
0.7
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.7
SW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.8
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
11
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.6
S
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
281
96
200
83
48
26
16
24
17
16
36
24
14
5
5
5
4
8
7
7
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
30
S
30
S
25
S
5
SW
5
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
20
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
S
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:52PM4.27m
9:17AM3.85m
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
Low Tide
3:29AM0.10m
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
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
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
10:24
10:25
10:25
10:25
10:25
10:25
10:25
 mm
5
4
9
11
5
1
2
1
Temp °C
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
12
11
12
12
13
13
13
13
14
Feels °C
8
7
6
8
11
10
10
10
8
8
8
7
8
9
10
10
9
12
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.7
SW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
NW
3
0.3
WSW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.1
SW
8
Energy kJ
65
111
96
83
48
26
16
2
11
2
2
3
14
5
5
5
2
8
7
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
NW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
5
2
2
2
2
1
4
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
3
2
2
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
5
1.3
SW
9
1.1
SSW
5
1.1
SW
10
0.3
SW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.8
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.6
S
3
Energy kJ
51
281
57
200
1
2
24
17
16
36
24
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
157
157
69
66
66
107
89
89
175
619
203
89
802
69
69
78
175
175
89
175
631
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
6
9
5
4
8
9
8
7
9
8
5
5
9
5
6
6
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.

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