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Barvas (Lewis) Surf Forecast
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Barvas (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 15 Oct 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barvas (Lewis) this week:
The surf forecast for Barvas (Lewis) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barvas (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 17th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 21st Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 21st Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barvas (Lewis) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 146 | 98 | 75 | 130 | 83 | 44 | 26 | 50 | 143 | 191 | 173 | 136 | 211 | 146 | 65 | 55 | 70 | 54 | 1833 | 1792 | 1183 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:03PM 2.73 | 4:15AM 2.66 | 4:20PM 2.88 | 5:14AM 2.86 | 5:15PM 3.07 | 5:57AM 3.06 | 5:58PM 3.23 | 6:31AM 3.23 | 6:34PM 3.34 | 7:02AM 3.36 | 7:07PM 3.41 | 7:30AM 3.44 | 7:38PM 3.43 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:49PM 0.90 | 10:17AM 1.22 | 10:55PM 0.70 | 11:14AM 1.01 | 11:41PM 0.51 | 11:57AM 0.80 | 12:18AM 0.36 | 12:33PM 0.62 | 12:49AM 0.27 | 1:04PM 0.48 | 1:19AM 0.22 | 1:35PM 0.39 | 1:47AM 0.24 | ||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
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Information about the Barvas (Lewis) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barvas (Lewis) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Barvas (Lewis) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barvas (Lewis) 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 (Barvas (Lewis)) 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 Barvas (Lewis) 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.
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