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Lossit Bay (Islay) surf Forecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 02 May 2024 BST
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Lossit Bay (Islay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lossit Bay (Islay) sea temperature is 9.0°C (Statistics for 02 May 1981-2005 - mean: 9.5 °C max: 10.3 °C min: 8.4 °C)
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Lossit Bay (Islay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lossit Bay (Islay) sea temperature is 9.0°C (Statistics for 02 May 1981-2005 - mean: 9.5 °C max: 10.3 °C min: 8.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lossit Bay (Islay) this week:

The surf forecast for Lossit Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lossit Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 07) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 7th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 8th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 7th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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

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Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
W
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WNW
1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
NW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.9
WSW
2.4
WSW
2
W
1.7
W
Period(s) (?)887121113121111771014788768999888810101210101011987
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2121212824132824221010103696202270142847382116101735337231833107775252214939522274
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
25
ENE
10
ENE
5
NE
10
NNE
20
E
10
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
10
N
10
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
5
NNW
5
SE
25
SE
30
SE
30
SE
20
SSE
20
S
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
30
SE
35
SE
25
SE
45
SE
40
SE
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:41PM
1.61
1:45AM
1.95
2:12PM
1.71
2:55AM
2.17
3:17PM
1.90
3:47AM
2.39
4:07PM
2.11
4:33AM
2.56
4:52PM
2.31
5:16AM
2.66
5:34PM
2.47
5:57AM
2.66
6:16PM
2.56
6:36AM
2.58
6:56PM
2.58
7:15AM
2.44
7:37PM
2.52
7:54AM
2.26
8:19PM
2.38
8:33AM
2.06
9:04PM
2.21
9:14AM
1.86
9:54PM
2.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:57PM
0.73
8:26AM
0.79
8:16PM
0.60
9:30AM
0.61
9:17PM
0.44
10:18AM
0.43
10:09PM
0.28
10:59AM
0.29
10:56PM
0.16
11:36AM
0.19
11:41PM
0.10
12:11PM
0.15
12:25AM
0.10
12:45PM
0.16
1:08AM
0.18
1:19PM
0.22
1:52AM
0.32
1:56PM
0.31
2:37AM
0.50
2:36PM
0.44
3:29AM
0.70
3:25PM
0.57
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise5:39--5:37--5:35--5:33--5:31--5:28--5:26--5:24--5:22--5:20--5:18--5:16--
Sunset-9:07--9:08--9:10--9:13--9:14--9:15--9:17--9:20--9:22--9:23--9:25--9:28-
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Rain (mm)
-----1-4----------------------------
Temp. °C1718131315141111101010101010111010991313131413101212131515141515121313
Feels °C (?)1212611131297667886766689779847791111779457

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Mon morning).

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Information about the Lossit Bay (Islay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lossit Bay (Islay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Lossit Bay (Islay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lossit Bay (Islay) 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 (Lossit Bay (Islay)) 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 Lossit Bay (Islay) 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 Lossit Bay (Islay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Motherwell which is 53 km (33 miles) away. Other places in and around Inner Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballycastle which is 59 km (37 miles) away, Ballypatrick, Campbeltown and Coleraine.

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