Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Break

Talisker Bay (Skye) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 57.29° N 6.46° W

Issued: 6 am 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, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SW swell with 365 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4AM. 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 2s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AM
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
SW
10
1
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.8
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
210
100
117
96
170
97
48
26
16
9
20
16
22
16
7
4
5
2
2
2
23
Wind (km/h)
25
S
30
SSW
30
S
35
S
15
S
15
S
10
ENE
10
W
15
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
20
SSW
15
SW
5
SSE
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SE
20
S
15
S
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
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
2:55PM0.11m
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
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<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
 mm
1
1
1
3
6
22
11
3
2
1
3
Temp °C
13
13
13
12
12
12
14
12
11
12
13
12
13
13
13
14
14
12
13
15
16
Feels °C
8
8
8
6
9
9
8
10
9
7
9
8
8
9
11
11
12
9
9
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
SW
10
1
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
7
0.3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
210
100
117
96
170
97
48
26
16
9
2
2
4
7
4
5
2
2
1
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
11
0.1
W
10
0.2
S
6
0.1
NW
6
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
23
2
3
2
5
1
1
1
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
6
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
6
2
2
2
1
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
10
0.9
SSW
5
1.1
SW
5
1.3
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SSW
3
0.5
SSW
3
Energy kJ
177
42
62
80
4
1
8
20
16
22
16
2
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
163
157
157
89
89
89
105
105
219
219
511
219
219
75
89
89
175
109
175
89
78
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
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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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