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Talisker Bay (Skye) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
9.5° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Talisker Bay (Skye) this week:

The surf forecast for Talisker Bay (Skye) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Talisker Bay (Skye) in the next 12 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 15th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Talisker Bay (Skye) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SW
0.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.5
SSW
0.3
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
Period(s) (?)571019171615151413121110107181614141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)71436665644162714258515765082121278143202661357301226173141
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
50
S
15
SSW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
SE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:40PM
2.89
4:10AM
3.05
4:31PM
3.06
4:55AM
3.27
5:13PM
3.26
5:33AM
3.49
5:48PM
3.44
6:08AM
3.71
6:21PM
3.61
6:40AM
3.88
6:52PM
3.73
7:11AM
4.02
7:23PM
3.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:23AM
1.45
9:52PM
1.34
10:26AM
1.27
10:45PM
1.13
11:14AM
1.05
11:28PM
0.90
11:53AM
0.83
12:05AM
0.68
12:29PM
0.63
12:39AM
0.48
1:03PM
0.48
1:13AM
0.34
1:37PM
0.37
1:46AM
0.26
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise8:56--8:55--8:52--8:52--8:51--8:48--8:48--
Sunset-4:13--4:15--4:16--4:19--4:21--4:22--4:24-
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1716432--5-----1------
Temp. °C868776666676667667776
Feels °C (?)0-53210222232212110432
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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 12 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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