Surf Forecasts:
Barvas (Lewis) surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with 431 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barvas (Lewis) this week:
The surf forecast for Barvas (Lewis) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barvas (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barvas (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Alright, let's get into it. Over the next couple of weeks, Barvas is going to be a bit of a waiting game. The first few days are a write-off, but there’s a couple of windows that could be worth your time, especially if you're a beginner or just want a quiet paddle.
The first real chance of anything decent rolls in on Tuesday, July 14th. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the west, with a nice long period of 11 seconds pushing in. The wind is light and offshore, so expect clean lines. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The energy is moderate at 309, so it’s not huge, but it’s got some push. The wind is light and offshore, making this the standout of the forecast. Tuesday morning is the best bet.
The other one to keep an eye on is Saturday, July 25th. That’s a bit further out, so it’s less certain, but it looks promising. We’re looking at a 4ft west-southwest groundswell, again with a long 11-second period and clean offshore winds. The energy is a solid 450, which is the strongest in the whole forecast. It’s a good one for the more experienced beginner, as the sets will have some punch but the conditions should be clean.
The rest of the forecast is mostly messy. A lot of cross-shore and onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and mostly small swell. The period from Friday the 11th right through to Monday the 21st is a long stretch of poor to marginal surf. The only break here is Barvas (Lewis), a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the northwest. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so when it’s clean, it’s a great place to learn. Crowds are rare, so you’ll have plenty of space.
For the first half of the forecast, the wind is a real issue. The Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th see a bump in size, with 6ft and 4ft respectively, but the wind is cross or cross-on, making it choppy and unattractive for paddle surfing. If you’re into kiting, those bigger days with the cross-shore wind might be your thing.
So, to sum it up: Tuesday morning the 14th is your best early call, and Saturday the 25th is the one to watch for later on. The rest is a bit of a blank. But this is the Hebrides – it doesn’t stay flat for long, and forecasts can change.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 494 | 431 | 276 | 225 | 107 | 55 | 54 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 115 | 302 | 223 | 123 | 85 | 59 | 41 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:15AM2.93m | 4:58PM3.02m | 5:26AM3.08m | 5:58PM3.24m | 6:29AM3.25m | 6:52PM3.48m | 7:26AM3.40m | 7:43PM3.69m | 8:18AM3.48m | 8:30PM3.83m | 9:06AM3.49m | 9:16PM3.87m | 9:53AM3.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09PM0.99m | 10:43AM0.73m | 11:19PM0.75m | 11:47AM0.60m | 00:20AM0.46m | 12:43PM0.45m | 1:15AM0.19m | 1:33PM0.33m | 2:06AM-0.01m | 2:20PM0.26m | 2:53AM-0.12m | 3:04PM0.26m | 3:39AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:46 |
 | — | 10:25 | — | — | 10:24 | — | — | 10:23 | — | — | 10:22 | — | — | 10:21 | — | — | 10:20 | — | — | 10:17 | 10:16 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | ENE 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 494 | 431 | 276 | 225 | 107 | 55 | 54 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 115 | 302 | 223 | 123 | 85 | 59 | 41 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | N 7 | W 21 | NE 4 | W 14 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | W 19 | W 18 | W 18 | W 18 | W 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 45 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 41 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | — | — | W 18 | NE 8 | W 7 | W 16 | W 21 | E 6 | WNW 12 | W 19 | — | W 10 | W 14 | — | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 50 | 7 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | WNW 2 | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 6 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 35 | — | 1 | — | — | 11 | 48 | 13 | 44 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 6 | 297 | 297 | 218 | 760 |
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