
Surf Forecasts:
Bragar (Lewis) surf forecast from 26 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 4,655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bragar (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 29th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
273 | 207 | 159 | 90 | 72 | 104 | 231 | 869 | 4655 | 2845 | 1885 | 967 | 739 | 544 | 311 | 188 | 168 | 138 | 169 | 132 | 439 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:40PM2.89m | 5:59AM2.80m | 6:23PM2.99m | 6:44AM2.88m | 7:03PM3.09m | 7:25AM2.96m | 7:41PM3.19m | 8:03AM3.01m | 8:17PM3.28m | 8:40AM3.03m | 8:52PM3.33m | 9:16AM3.01m | 9:26PM3.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24AM0.92m | 11:56PM0.94m | 12:09PM0.86m | 00:39AM0.81m | 12:50PM0.78m | 1:18AM0.69m | 1:28PM0.71m | 1:56AM0.59m | 2:04PM0.65m | 2:33AM0.52m | 2:39PM0.62m | 3:10AM0.48m | 3:13PM0.63m | 3:46AM0.47m | |||||||
4:20 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:24 | — | — | 4:24 | — | — | 4:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:37 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:35 | — | — | 10:35 | — | — | 10:34 | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 15 | — | W 12 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 |
273 | 207 | 159 | 90 | 72 | 104 | 231 | 39 | — | 2845 | — | 967 | 739 | 544 | 311 | 177 | 129 | 138 | 169 | 132 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 7 |
2 | 3 | 3 | 74 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 188 | 168 | 106 | 70 | 90 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 6 | W 17 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | W 13 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | — |
2 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | ENE 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | — | W 11 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 9 |
— | 2 | 59 | 21 | 81 | 94 | 104 | 869 | 4655 | — | 1885 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 439 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 0 | 95 | 95 | 113 | 140 | 155 | 189 | 276 | 205 | 113 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 140 | 21 | 0 | 90 | 198 | 113 |
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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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