
Surf Forecasts:
Bragar (Lewis) surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 33ft (10.0m), 16s period, W swell with 52,490 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 10.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 27th Oct) | 33ft (10.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WNW on Sat night, light winds from the S by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 10 | WSW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 10 | WSW 15 | W 16 | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2174 | 1088 | 11775 | 33304 | 28182 | 9999 | 1980 | 980 | 1460 | 25119 | 52490 | 22442 | 7167 | 3939 | 1689 | 1050 | 1156 | 4026 | 2191 | 1689 | 2112 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:20PM3.39m | 6:51AM3.47m | 6:57PM3.56m | 7:24AM3.62m | 7:35PM3.67m | 8:00AM3.69m | 8:16PM3.68m | 8:38AM3.68m | 8:59PM3.58m | 9:18AM3.59m | 9:47PM3.38m | 10:04AM3.42m | 10:41PM3.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:21PM0.60m | 00:39AM0.15m | 12:57PM0.37m | 1:15AM0.01m | 1:34PM0.20m | 1:52AM-0.02m | 2:12PM0.09m | 2:31AM0.04m | 2:53PM0.08m | 3:12AM0.20m | 3:37PM0.17m | 3:56AM0.44m | 4:27PM0.34m | ||||||||
8:21 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 8:26 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | -1 | 0 | 2 | -8 | -8 | -1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 | -8 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 15 |
2174 | 711 | 11775 | — | — | — | 1980 | 980 | 196 | — | — | — | — | 1567 | 1689 | 1050 | 1156 | 4026 | 2191 | 1689 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 10 | NNW 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 |
72 | 80 | — | — | — | — | 674 | 339 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | 640 | 112 | 71 | 31 | 32 | 15 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NE 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | N 10 | — | — | NE 10 |
— | 78 | — | — | — | — | 245 | 18 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | — | 17 | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SW 10 | N 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | — | ESE 4 | SW 10 | WSW 15 | W 16 | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | WSW 11 |
52 | 1088 | 153 | 33304 | 28182 | 9999 | — | 34 | 1460 | 25119 | 52490 | 22442 | 7167 | 3939 | — | 9 | 19 | 34 | — | — | 2112 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 773 | 341 | 6 | 95 | 95 | 829 | 908 | 901 | 711 | 480 | 113 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 344 | 205 | 140 |
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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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