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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 am Tuesday 08 Jul 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 Tuesday (Jul 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4ft and 8s period with a secondary swell of 3ft and 8s. 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 6ft 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5ft 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barvas (Lewis) over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Sat 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Wave Height (ft) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 348 | 180 | 148 | 174 | 195 | 278 | 395 | 463 | 425 | 341 | 459 | 416 | 308 | 346 | 432 | 204 | 234 | 134 | 101 | 73 | 49 | 32 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 101 | 105 | 133 | 117 | 104 | 103 | 132 | 131 | 66 | 213 | 82 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 6:03AM 9.02 | 6:27PM 9.71 | 6:48AM 9.45 | 7:08PM 10.2 | 7:29AM 9.81 | 7:46PM 10.7 | 8:08AM 10.07 | 8:22PM 11.12 | 8:46AM 10.27 | 8:57PM 11.42 | 9:25AM 10.37 | 9:33PM 11.58 | 10:04AM 10.34 | 10:11PM 11.55 | 10:46AM 10.2 | 10:51PM 11.32 | 11:31AM 9.97 | 11:36PM 10.93 | 12:22PM 9.71 | 12:29AM 10.37 | 1:19PM 9.42 | 1:32AM 9.84 | 2:26PM 9.25 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 11:59PM 3.28 | 12:13PM 2.92 | 12:43AM 2.72 | 12:55PM 2.49 | 1:24AM 2.17 | 1:34PM 2.13 | 2:02AM 1.67 | 2:10PM 1.84 | 2:40AM 1.28 | 2:47PM 1.71 | 3:18AM 0.95 | 3:23PM 1.67 | 3:57AM 0.79 | 4:01PM 1.84 | 4:36AM 0.79 | 4:42PM 2.1 | 5:18AM 1.02 | 5:26PM 2.49 | 6:05AM 1.38 | 6:17PM 2.89 | 6:58AM 1.9 | 7:19PM 3.28 | 8:02AM 2.43 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Sat 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:33 | - | - | 4:35 | - | - | 4:35 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:39 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 10:29 | - | - | 10:28 | - | - | 10:25 | - | - | 10:24 | - | - | 10:23 | - | - | 10:22 | - | - | 10:21 | - | - | 10:20 | - | - | 10:17 | - | - | 10:16 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:13 |
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Rain (in) | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Temp. °F | 52 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 63 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 66 | 68 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 77 | 79 | 77 | 73 | 77 | 70 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 55 | 59 | 59 |
| Feels °F (?) | 48 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 52 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 57 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 66 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 68 | 72 | 70 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 54 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 63°F on Wed afternoon, min 50°F on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 79°F on Sun afternoon, min 59°F on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 77°F on Sun night, min 55°F on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 0.9in), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 61°F on Wed night, min 55°F on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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).
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