Bragar (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 BST
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Bragar (Lewis) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bragar (Lewis) sea temperature is
7.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bragar (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 8th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 8th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 12th Apr)20ft (6.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Tue
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
W
4
W
5.5
W
5
W
4
WNW
3
WSW
5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
4
WSW
6
WSW
4.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.4
W
Period(s) (?)16141312111114151515121614121514121110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)72163783237922023376245268351226710444746625451159187693841630313360522325741293654304
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
15
WNW
25
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
35
SW
40
W
30
WSW
25
S
35
SE
45
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSW
45
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:46PM
2.89
11:13AM
2.63
11:28PM
2.67
12:07PM
2.40
12:31AM
2.48
1:37PM
2.25
2:08AM
2.41
3:25PM
2.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:37PM
0.90
5:04AM
0.93
5:15PM
1.15
5:52AM
1.16
6:06PM
1.37
7:04AM
1.34
7:30PM
1.53
8:52AM
1.34
9:21PM
1.49
Tue
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise--6:35--6:33--6:30--6:26--6:24--6:20--6:18
Sunset8:20--8:22--8:23--8:27--8:29--8:30--8:32--
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Rain (mm)
13--5321--8----21-1--
Temp. °C141088878678788668799810
Feels °C (?)852-10-2-2-3-2-1-3121-11-32346
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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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