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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 BST
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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 normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Talisker Bay (Skye) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (May 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the E by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
W
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.6
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
7
1
SSW
8
1.2
SW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
41
18
8
7
7
7
7
6
14
52
178
178
158
105
63
38
44
84
122
73
Wind (km/h)
20
N
25
NNW
30
NNE
30
N
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
5
NE
15
S
20
SSE
10
W
15
SW
15
SSW
10
E
10
SE
5
SW
15
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
4:38PM3.42m
4:54AM3.78m
5:20PM3.74m
5:36AM4.06m
6:00PM4.02m
6:19AM4.25m
6:42PM4.23m
7:02AM4.33m
7:24PM4.34m
7:47AM4.28m
8:08PM4.32m
8:33AM4.11m
8:55PM4.20m
9:21AM3.84m
Low Tide
10:44PM0.75m
11:15AM0.47m
11:32PM0.44m
12:00PM0.21m
00:19AM0.18m
12:45PM0.03m
1:06AM0.00m
1:30PM-0.03m
1:53AM-0.06m
2:16PM0.01m
2:43AM-0.00m
3:03PM0.15m
3:34AM0.17m
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:07
5:05
5:03
5:03
5:01
4:58
4:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:34
9:36
9:37
9:39
9:42
9:44
9:45
9:47
1
3
4
Temp °C
10
8
9
9
7
9
9
7
8
8
9
10
10
9
11
11
11
13
13
13
11
4
2
1
1
-1
4
4
4
4
3
6
5
5
6
8
8
8
9
10
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
SW
5
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.6
SSW
8
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
97
41
18
8
7
7
7
7
6
6
9
178
178
158
105
63
38
44
4
3
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.2
W
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
Energy kJ
22
16
9
3
2
1
1
14
52
8
7
6
5
5
5
8
14
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
14
0.2
WSW
15
Energy kJ
4
6
4
2
4
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
S
3
0.5
SW
5
0.3
ESE
2
0.4
SE
3
0.9
SSW
7
1
SSW
8
1.2
SW
5
Energy kJ
18
19
22
31
22
5
2
11
5
11
1
3
84
122
73
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
787
248
820
725
544
518
249
97
69
107
69
78
78
66
69
89
69
105
66
69
89
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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).

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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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