Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.29° N 6.46° W

Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Talisker Bay (Skye) sea temperature is
14.5° C
0.2° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SSW swell with 334 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
7
1.2
SW
8
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
8
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
182
248
142
139
63
23
8
8
4
4
3
9
9
8
8
8
7
7
3
18
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
30
WSW
15
SW
20
SSE
10
NE
30
NNE
35
NNE
30
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
10
N
15
NW
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
WNW
5
ENE
15
SSE
15
S
15
ESE
Wind State
on
on
on
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:23AM3.57m
10:42PM3.50m
10:59AM3.28m
11:20PM3.13m
11:42AM2.97m
00:10AM2.78m
12:55PM2.70m
2:01AM2.54m
3:18PM2.65m
4:06AM2.62m
4:42PM2.86m
5:07AM2.86m
5:30PM3.15m
Low Tide
4:54PM0.69m
5:16AM0.90m
5:35PM1.04m
5:57AM1.23m
6:24PM1.38m
6:51AM1.52m
7:36PM1.64m
8:17AM1.68m
9:26PM1.68m
10:04AM1.59m
10:55PM1.47m
11:12AM1.32m
11:45PM1.18m
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
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part cloud
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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5:56
5:58
6:01
6:03
6:05
6:07
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:00
8:58
8:55
8:52
8:51
8:47
8:45
 mm
2
2
4
2
1
Temp °C
14
14
13
13
14
13
13
13
11
13
13
12
15
15
13
14
15
14
13
14
14
Feels °C
10
9
10
9
11
9
6
6
6
9
9
9
12
11
10
13
13
11
10
11
11
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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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