What does the hourly forecast show for winging at Islay?

Our hourly view shows wind speed, gusts, direction, tide height, swell, and water quality for each daylight hour (7am–7pm). Use the date dropdown to jump to any day in the next 14 days.

How often is the hourly winging forecast updated for Islay?

Forecast data is refreshed regularly. Wind, tide, and swell predictions are updated as new model runs become available, typically several times per day.

Islay — Wind & weather forecast

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Best winging conditions at Islay

Wind Direction

ALL (Island location; always a viable shore)

Wind Speed

15-25 knots is the sweet spot for most; 4-5m wings in lighter air, switching to 3m wings when it exceeds 28 knots.

Tide

Best at High Tide (+/- 2 hrs) for safe depth and clean swell across the island's diverse coast. Although it is sailable at all tides.

Tide times for Islay →

About Winging at Islay

Islay is a stunning coastal location in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, known for its consistent conditions for winging and windsurfing. This Islands spot offers a mix of rolling swell and clean winds, making it a favorite for wing foilers looking for high-energy sessions. Whether you are practicing 'bump and jump' or exploring the shoreline, Islay provides an expansive playground. Our Islay winging forecast tracks the best wind and tide windows to ensure optimal depth for your foil. Join the local watersports community and enjoy the spectacular scenery of this Scotland gem.

Full Guide to Winging & Windsurfing at Islay

Forecasts

Wing foiling & windsurfing forecast for Islay

LIVE hourly wind, an interactive wind map with customised forecast ratings, and a 14-day outlook on the same page - everything you need to plan a session at Islay.

SHOW 24 HOURSLIVE · 24h Current conditions and next hours Wind Map & 14 Day Outlook Detailed wind forecast for winging at Islay.

KnotNow Guide

A guide to winging and sailing at Islay

Islay winging & sailing guide

Ideal wind directions, launch and access notes, hazards, and local knowledge for wing foilers, windsurfers and dinghy sailors at Islay, Argyll and Bute.

Read the full KnotNow guide Conditions & local tips for Islay

Tides

Tide times for Islay

High and low water times, tide curves, moon phase, and spring vs neap context - plan your winging or sailing session around the tide at Islay, Argyll and Bute.

View tide times for Islay 13-day tide table & charts

Water quality

Is it safe to wing at Islay today?

Water quality at Islay

At KnotNow, we report on real-time sewage discharge data to help you decide if the conditions at Islay, Argyll and Bute are right for you to sail or wing foil.

Sewage discharge alerts Check water quality in seconds

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