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Talisker Bay (Skye) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 23 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
8.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Talisker Bay (Skye) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 9 | W 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | |
2 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 44 | 41 | 29 | 43 | 37 | 16 | 35 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 35 | 85 | 94 | 105 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:14AM3.14m | 11:56PM3.25m | 12:54PM2.83m | 1:55AM3.12m | 2:55PM2.85m | 3:29AM3.27m | 4:08PM3.07m | 4:29AM3.49m | 4:57PM3.31m | 5:13AM3.69m | 5:35PM3.54m | 5:49AM3.84m | 6:07PM3.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:32AM0.84m | 5:55PM1.04m | 6:47AM1.12m | 7:14PM1.24m | 8:17AM1.21m | 8:43PM1.23m | 9:41AM1.08m | 9:59PM1.05m | 10:43AM0.85m | 10:56PM0.82m | 11:29AM0.64m | 11:41PM0.61m | 12:07PM0.47m | 00:19AM0.45m | |||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:05 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
 kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 44 | 41 | 29 | 43 | 37 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 35 | 85 | 94 | 105 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | SW 11 | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | SW 8 | NW 3 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 20 | W 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | SW 9 | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 35 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 559 | 511 | 460 | 105 | 89 | 93 | 89 | 89 | 107 | 122 | 175 | 175 | 205 | 354 | 97 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 89 | 89 | 78 |
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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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