Barvas (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 29 Mar 2026 BST
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Barvas (Lewis) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barvas (Lewis) sea temperature is
7.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barvas (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 9.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 29th Mar)28ft (8.5m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 29th Mar)28ft (8.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 30th Mar)30ft (9.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barvas (Lewis) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sun morning, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri morning, min 2°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Thu afternoon, moderate winds from the S by Fri night).

Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
1
1
0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
W
8
WNW
8.5
WNW
8.5
WNW
7.5
WNW
5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.1
W
3
NW
2
WNW
2.1
NNE
1.4
N
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
1.8
WNW
4
NE
3
NNE
Period(s) (?)12151617161614131212111211121214141313810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)831627429382914187128195133105026409338632546106527339551240594306045673160109220761939
Wind
(km/h)
55
W
55
W
55
W
50
WNW
45
WNW
20
SW
35
SW
35
SW
35
SW
30
NNE
35
NNE
30
NE
45
E
50
ESE
40
SSE
40
SW
35
SW
25
SSE
60
ENE
55
NNE
40
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:55PM
3.00
5:59AM
3.26
6:38PM
3.22
6:41AM
3.45
7:13PM
3.40
7:18AM
3.58
7:45PM
3.51
7:52AM
3.62
8:15PM
3.55
8:24AM
3.59
8:44PM
3.53
8:56AM
3.49
9:13PM
3.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:38AM
0.56
11:55PM
0.83
12:23PM
0.32
12:37AM
0.60
1:00PM
0.15
1:14AM
0.42
1:34PM
0.06
1:47AM
0.31
2:05PM
0.05
2:19AM
0.25
2:35PM
0.12
2:50AM
0.26
3:04PM
0.25
3:21AM
0.34
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise7:03--7:01--6:58--6:54--6:52--6:48--6:46--
Sunset-7:59--8:00--8:04--8:06--8:07--8:09--8:13-
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Rain (mm)
2242----611141--512-1384
Temp. °C6557810111110425555664465
Feels °C (?)-6-8-6-504444-3-7-3-6-6-4-4-3-2-10-3-4
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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 16 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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