Surf Forecasts:
Bragar (Lewis) surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 772 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bragar (Lewis) this week:
The surf forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bragar (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 9 |
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135 | 183 | 300 | 504 | 555 | 717 | 702 | 772 | 666 | 349 | 229 | 226 | 268 | 255 | 125 | 91 | 64 | 122 | 67 | 46 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:40PM3.74m | 9:16AM3.45m | 9:29PM3.73m | 10:09AM3.32m | 10:19PM3.66m | 11:03AM3.16m | 11:11PM3.51m | 11:59AM2.99m | 00:05AM3.31m | 12:57PM2.85m | 1:02AM3.09m | 1:57PM2.76m | 2:03AM2.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:30PM0.25m | 3:03AM-0.03m | 3:17PM0.33m | 3:54AM0.00m | 4:05PM0.46m | 4:46AM0.12m | 4:55PM0.64m | 5:39AM0.29m | 5:47PM0.83m | 6:34AM0.49m | 6:45PM1.01m | 7:33AM0.68m | 7:50PM1.14m | ||||||||
4:18 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:34 | — | — | 10:35 | — | — | 10:35 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:37 | |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | NNE 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NNE 7 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 |
135 | 183 | 300 | 504 | 70 | 717 | 702 | 772 | 666 | 349 | 229 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 46 | 31 | 64 | 122 | 67 | 46 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | — | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | SE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | N 8 | WSW 7 |
44 | 35 | 54 | 70 | — | 42 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 6 | — | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | S 5 | W 10 | W 9 | N 8 | NNW 7 | NE 8 | WNW 8 | SW 9 |
32 | 8 | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 3 | WSW 10 | — | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 4 |
2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 555 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 226 | 268 | 255 | 125 | 91 | — | — | 6 | 8 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 113 | 155 | 140 | 140 | 95 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 140 | 474 | 479 | 113 | 113 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
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Information about the Bragar (Lewis) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bragar (Lewis) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bragar (Lewis) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bragar (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 (Bragar (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 Bragar (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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