
Surf Forecasts:
Bragar (Lewis) surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 8,994 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period with WNW 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 (Sep 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
8536 | 6316 | 5336 | 3110 | 907 | 306 | 264 | 263 | 975 | 1153 | 1201 | 1463 | 2708 | 5556 | 4105 | 1806 | 917 | 451 | 378 | 343 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:44PM2.94m | 5:32AM2.96m | 5:44PM3.25m | 6:24AM3.22m | 6:32PM3.54m | 7:08AM3.43m | 7:14PM3.75m | 7:46AM3.57m | 7:52PM3.85m | 8:22AM3.64m | 8:29PM3.84m | 8:55AM3.61m | 9:05PM3.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:16PM0.67m | 11:38AM0.82m | 00:10AM0.34m | 12:26PM0.56m | 00:55AM0.06m | 1:08PM0.35m | 1:34AM-0.11m | 1:46PM0.21m | 2:11AM-0.17m | 2:22PM0.14m | 2:45AM-0.11m | 2:57PM0.17m | 3:18AM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | — | — | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 11 | N 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 12 |
7 | — | — | 345 | 431 | 306 | 61 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5556 | 4105 | 1806 | 917 | 451 | 378 | 343 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | SW 9 | WSW 9 | NNW 12 | WNW 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 201 | 32 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 415 | 141 | 373 | 106 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | WSW 9 | SW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 127 | 254 | 145 | 74 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | — | W 8 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 11 | — | — | SW 9 | — | NW 7 | — | SW 6 |
8536 | 6316 | 5336 | 3110 | 907 | — | 264 | 263 | 975 | 1153 | 1201 | 1463 | 2708 | — | — | 853 | — | 226 | — | 86 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 901 | 729 | 168 | 707 | 480 | 7 | 183 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 183 | 690 | 546 | 276 | 168 | 0 | 90 | 113 | 210 | 95 |
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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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