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Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) Surf Forecast
/ Scot – Inner Hebrides (18 surf breaks) /
Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 21 Dec 2024 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) this week:
The surf forecast for Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 9AM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 24th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) over the next 12 days.
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 9888 | 9995 | 9690 | 7360 | 2867 | 1295 | 993 | 969 | 6163 | 4972 | 3519 | 3467 | 2288 | 2178 | 2098 | 1582 | 1362 | 1449 | 1564 | 1658 | 1677 | 1914 | 2455 | 3802 | 3870 | 1932 | 1294 | 471 | 180 | 82 | 98 | 3851 | 5195 | 3659 | 701 | 361 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:42PM 2.40 | 10:25AM 2.59 | 10:36PM 2.27 | 11:22AM 2.46 | 11:42PM 2.19 | 12:27PM 2.38 | 12:57AM 2.19 | 1:34PM 2.38 | 2:09AM 2.29 | 2:35PM 2.44 | 3:07AM 2.44 | 3:27PM 2.55 | 3:55AM 2.61 | 4:12PM 2.68 | 4:37AM 2.79 | 4:53PM 2.81 | 5:16AM 2.94 | 5:31PM 2.92 | 5:54AM 3.07 | 6:07PM 2.99 | 6:32AM 3.16 | 6:44PM 3.02 | 7:10AM 3.22 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:07AM 0.80 | 4:55PM 1.07 | 5:02AM 0.96 | 5:56PM 1.15 | 6:07AM 1.08 | 7:02PM 1.16 | 7:17AM 1.12 | 8:03PM 1.10 | 8:22AM 1.08 | 8:56PM 1.00 | 9:16AM 0.99 | 9:41PM 0.87 | 10:02AM 0.86 | 10:21PM 0.73 | 10:43AM 0.72 | 10:59PM 0.58 | 11:22AM 0.59 | 11:36PM 0.43 | 12:00PM 0.48 | 12:13AM 0.30 | 12:38PM 0.40 | 12:51AM 0.21 | 1:18PM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 3:52 | - | - | 3:53 | - | - | 3:53 | - | - | 3:55 | - | - | 3:56 | - | - | 3:56 | - | - | 3:57 | - | - | 3:59 | - | - | 4:00 | - | - | 4:00 | - | - | 4:00 | - | - | 4:01 |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 2 | - | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Feels °C (?) | -8 | -8 | -7 | -1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | -2 | -2 | -4 | -1 | -2 | 1 | -4 | 0 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the ENE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ardnave Point and 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 Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ardnave Point and 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 (Ardnave Point and 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 Ardnave Point and 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 Ardnave Point and Bay (Islay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Motherwell which is 42 km (26 miles) away. Other places in and around Inner Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tarbert which is 56 km (35 miles) away, Campbeltown, Ballycastle and Ballypatrick.
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