Barvas (Lewis) Surf Forecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - Outer Hebrides
The wind is still cross-off at Barvas (Lewis) (fresh winds from the S at Stornoway Airport 22 km from Barvas (Lewis)).
22 km away, 54 min ago
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 Sunday (Apr 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barvas (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 18th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 18th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 18th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barvas (Lewis) over the next 12 days.
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Swell Height Map |
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Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | NW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WSW | WSW | WSW | W | W | WSW | W | W | W | WSW | WSW | WSW | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE |
| 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 3116 | 3339 | 3278 | 1753 | 1241 | 833 | 1018 | 831 | 792 | 612 | 421 | 216 | 90 | 58 | 43 | 173 | 107 | 170 | 247 | 152 | 334 | 339 | 319 | 189 | 121 | 130 | 531 | 462 | 499 | 543 | 485 | 439 | 386 | 280 | 215 | 138 |
SSW | SSW | SSE | S | S | NNW | NW | NW | NW | N | ENE | SE | SSE | SW | SSE | SE | E | SE | SE | N | N | NNE | ENE | E | E | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | NE | E | E | E | E |
| cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
11:14AM 2.68 | 11:32PM 2.72 | 12:07PM 2.48 | 12:32AM 2.55 | 1:29PM 2.35 | 2:00AM 2.49 | 3:12PM 2.41 | 3:29AM 2.62 | 4:27PM 2.64 | 4:33AM 2.87 | 5:21PM 2.96 | 5:24AM 3.18 | 6:05PM 3.28 | 6:09AM 3.49 | 6:46PM 3.56 | 6:52AM 3.74 | 7:26PM 3.77 | 7:36AM 3.90 | 8:05PM 3.89 | 8:20AM 3.94 | 8:46PM 3.89 | 9:05AM 3.84 | 9:28PM 3.78 | |||||||||||||
5:18PM 1.12 | 5:54AM 1.14 | 6:11PM 1.32 | 7:07AM 1.27 | 7:35PM 1.44 | 8:43AM 1.24 | 9:14PM 1.39 | 10:03AM 1.01 | 10:27PM 1.19 | 11:00AM 0.69 | 11:20PM 0.91 | 11:46AM 0.34 | 12:05AM 0.62 | 12:29PM 0.04 | 12:48AM 0.34 | 1:10PM -0.17 | 1:29AM 0.11 | 1:52PM -0.26 | 2:12AM -0.03 | 2:33PM -0.21 | 2:55AM -0.06 | 3:16PM -0.03 | 3:41AM 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| cloudy | cloudy | light rain | light rain | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds |
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| 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 6:07 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - |
| - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Outer Hebrides? If you are looking for accommodation near Barvas (Lewis), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Outer Hebrides, consider staying in Stornoway which is 20 km (12 miles) away.
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