
Surf Forecasts:
Bragar (Lewis) surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with 2,133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 (Aug 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bragar (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1644 | 1223 | 426 | 183 | 127 | 49 | 604 | 1424 | 1480 | 1887 | 1094 | 1802 | 1255 | 764 | 1500 | 667 | 490 | 334 | 194 | 126 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:57AM2.93m | 00:09AM3.02m | 12:52PM2.79m | 1:14AM2.83m | 2:05PM2.70m | 2:39AM2.72m | 3:30PM2.73m | 4:11AM2.77m | 4:49PM2.92m | 5:29AM2.96m | 5:52PM3.21m | 6:30AM3.19m | 6:45PM3.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:59PM0.90m | 6:34AM0.76m | 6:58PM1.05m | 7:41AM0.95m | 8:21PM1.13m | 9:08AM1.04m | 9:57PM1.03m | 10:35AM0.96m | 11:16PM0.76m | 11:43AM0.76m | 00:18AM0.43m | 12:36PM0.54m | 1:09AM0.13m | ||||||||
5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | |
mm | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 14 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 | W 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
8 | 8 | 19 | 183 | 127 | 49 | 23 | 12 | 23 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 764 | 1500 | 667 | 490 | 334 | 194 | 126 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | N 8 | NNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | SW 7 |
— | — | — | 31 | 30 | 27 | 11 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 72 | 251 | 105 | 74 | 38 | 34 | 23 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 6 | — | — | — | N 10 | SSE 5 | — | — | NNW 12 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
— | — | — | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | — | 86 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NW 5 | SW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 2 | SE 3 |
1644 | 1223 | 426 | 19 | 2 | 44 | 604 | 1424 | 1480 | 1887 | 1094 | 1802 | 1255 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 299 | 1066 | 321 | 321 | 113 | 183 | 289 | 140 | 276 | 205 | 333 | 276 | 113 | 0 | 90 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 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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