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Talisker Bay (Skye) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Talisker Bay (Skye) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Talisker Bay (Skye) sea temperature is
9.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 20th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Talisker Bay (Skye) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 7 | S 7 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | |
288 | 171 | 101 | 68 | 37 | 41 | 48 | 99 | 573 | 746 | 303 | 84 | 281 | 269 | 308 | 413 | 198 | 124 | 79 | 44 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:24PM4.34m | 7:47AM4.28m | 8:08PM4.32m | 8:33AM4.11m | 8:55PM4.20m | 9:21AM3.84m | 9:46PM3.98m | 10:14AM3.52m | 10:45PM3.72m | 11:18AM3.21m | 11:58PM3.47m | 12:41PM2.99m | 1:25AM3.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:53AM-0.06m | 2:16PM0.01m | 2:43AM-0.00m | 3:03PM0.15m | 3:34AM0.17m | 3:53PM0.36m | 4:29AM0.43m | 4:47PM0.60m | 5:29AM0.70m | 5:47PM0.84m | 6:35AM0.93m | 6:53PM1.02m | 7:46AM1.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 |
 | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | 9:54 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 20 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 14 | — | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
 kJ | 288 | 171 | 101 | 68 | 37 | 41 | 7 | 55 | 573 | — | 303 | 75 | 240 | 251 | 308 | 413 | 198 | 124 | 79 | 44 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 9 | W 13 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 99 | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | S 7 | S 3 | — | SW 13 | S 3 | SSW 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 5 | S 4 | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 48 | 5 | — | 746 | 2 | 84 | 281 | 269 | 49 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 157 | 69 | 66 | 66 | 105 | 163 | 107 | 89 | 163 | 203 | 78 | 163 | 89 | 109 | 190 | 157 | 157 | 157 | 69 | 66 |
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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).
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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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