
Surf Forecasts:
Bragar (Lewis) surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNE swell with 2,427 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Thursday (Nov 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 5th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 18th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 14th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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 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 | NNE 12 | W 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | N 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1519 | 1370 | 819 | 313 | 206 | 244 | 336 | 267 | 162 | 121 | 106 | 78 | 50 | 49 | 44 | 443 | 419 | 306 | 326 | 248 | 1660 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:58AM3.47m | 7:16PM3.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:11PM0.33m | 1:21AM0.43m | ||||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | |
— | 4:30 | — | — | 4:29 | — | — | 4:25 | — | — | 4:23 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | 4:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | W 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
1519 | 1370 | 819 | 313 | 206 | 244 | 336 | 267 | 162 | 121 | 106 | 78 | 50 | 49 | 44 | 443 | 419 | 306 | 326 | 248 | 62 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | — | N 8 | N 7 | NE 8 | NNE 15 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | NNW 12 | WNW 12 |
— | — | — | 158 | 144 | 59 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 34 | 29 | 49 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 29 | 11 | 56 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 15 | WNW 13 | ENE 4 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 12 | W 13 | NNE 10 | N 9 | WNW 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 11 | NNW 11 | SW 8 |
— | — | — | 4 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 37 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 11 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | N 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 18 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 1660 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 95 | 0 | 113 | 113 | 90 |
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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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