
Surf Forecasts:
Bragar (Lewis) surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 6,014 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 4PM (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 Monday (Sep 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2108 | 1682 | 900 | 445 | 334 | 347 | 216 | 1076 | 5243 | 5063 | 3821 | 2680 | 1513 | 1121 | 622 | 1537 | 1476 | 1729 | 1433 | 1323 | 1875 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:36PM3.72m | 9:00AM3.60m | 9:14PM3.62m | 9:36AM3.50m | 9:55PM3.44m | 10:16AM3.32m | 10:43PM3.17m | 11:04AM3.08m | 11:43PM2.86m | 12:08PM2.85m | 1:08AM2.61m | 1:37PM2.71m | 2:54AM2.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:34PM0.17m | 2:53AM-0.01m | 3:10PM0.18m | 3:30AM0.14m | 3:48PM0.28m | 4:09AM0.38m | 4:32PM0.46m | 4:55AM0.68m | 5:26PM0.70m | 5:51AM1.00m | 6:38PM0.93m | 7:13AM1.25m | 8:20PM1.00m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 7 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 11 | ENE 8 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 18 |
128 | 91 | 900 | 445 | 334 | 347 | 318 | 1076 | 5243 | 5063 | 3821 | 2680 | 1513 | 1121 | 622 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 9 | SW 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 11 | — | SW 10 | NE 10 | WSW 11 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — |
— | 91 | 54 | 56 | 51 | 29 | 216 | 80 | 111 | 64 | 22 | — | 424 | 4 | 48 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | W 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | NNE 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 33 | 6 | 19 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 7 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | SW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
2108 | 1682 | 7 | 19 | 53 | 447 | 17 | 18 | — | 16 | 40 | 29 | — | 242 | 460 | 1537 | 1476 | 1729 | 1433 | 1323 | 1875 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 184 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 343 | 829 | 252 | 113 | 95 | 112 | 95 | 113 | 183 | 333 | 333 | 341 | 195 | 140 | 341 | 348 |
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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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