
Surf Forecasts:
Bragar (Lewis) surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, W swell with 4,188 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with W 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 (Nov 03) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 16 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
234 | 787 | 1793 | 1519 | 1370 | 819 | 313 | 206 | 244 | 336 | 267 | 162 | 121 | 106 | 76 | 50 | 49 | 51 | 206 | 795 | 560 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:50PM2.90m | 2:59AM2.79m | 3:02PM3.01m | 3:56AM2.99m | 3:59PM3.15m | 4:42AM3.18m | 4:47PM3.26m | 5:20AM3.33m | 5:28PM3.34m | 5:54AM3.43m | 6:06PM3.37m | 6:26AM3.48m | 6:42PM3.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33PM0.71m | 8:59AM1.12m | 9:36PM0.55m | 9:59AM0.92m | 10:25PM0.41m | 10:46AM0.71m | 11:06PM0.32m | 11:27AM0.54m | 11:42PM0.28m | 12:03PM0.41m | 00:16AM0.28m | 12:37PM0.34m | 00:49AM0.34m | ||||||||
7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | |
— | 4:32 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — | 4:29 | — | — | 4:25 | — | — | 4:23 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
234 | 358 | 1793 | 1519 | 1370 | 819 | 313 | 206 | 244 | 336 | 267 | 162 | 121 | 106 | 76 | 50 | 49 | 51 | 122 | 795 | 560 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 19 | WNW 16 | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 12 | N 11 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NW 14 | SW 8 | WSW 11 |
122 | 787 | — | — | — | — | 158 | 144 | 57 | — | 1 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 206 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | WNW 13 | E 4 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 15 | N 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | NNE 10 | SSW 8 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 2 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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