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Talisker Bay (Skye) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 03 Apr 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
7.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 1.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Talisker Bay (Skye) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri morning, min 2°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, strong winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
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 kJ (?) | 320 | 212 | 149 | 263 | 215 | 172 | 127 | 406 | 267 | 128 | 41 | 80 | 2585 | 1875 | 1361 | 594 | 331 | 1082 | 334 | 341 | 975 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:02PM 4.11 | 8:16AM 4.13 | 8:29PM 4.03 | 8:43AM 3.94 | 8:56PM 3.88 | 9:11AM 3.70 | 9:25PM 3.66 | 9:39AM 3.42 | 9:54PM 3.39 | 10:09AM 3.12 | 10:29PM 3.09 | 10:45AM 2.82 | 11:18PM 2.79 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:12PM 0.11 | 2:25AM 0.13 | 2:41PM 0.23 | 2:55AM 0.28 | 3:10PM 0.42 | 3:26AM 0.51 | 3:39PM 0.66 | 3:58AM 0.78 | 4:10PM 0.93 | 4:34AM 1.09 | 4:47PM 1.21 | 5:18AM 1.40 | 5:37PM 1.48 | ||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:21 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | -2 | -4 | 1 | -2 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
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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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