Surf Forecasts:
Bragar (Lewis) surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,747 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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891 | 867 | 628 | 529 | 533 | 788 | 493 | 309 | 532 | 1033 | 773 | 1371 | 1369 | 1668 | 998 | 567 | 424 | 300 | 202 | 140 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:34PM2.66m | 2:33AM2.85m | 3:34PM2.80m | 3:37AM2.94m | 4:30PM2.99m | 4:39AM3.09m | 5:23PM3.18m | 5:39AM3.25m | 6:13PM3.38m | 6:35AM3.40m | 7:02PM3.54m | 7:29AM3.49m | 7:51PM3.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06AM0.83m | 8:27PM1.25m | 9:09AM0.74m | 9:36PM1.13m | 10:10AM0.62m | 10:40PM0.92m | 11:07AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.66m | 12:01PM0.36m | 00:30AM0.40m | 12:52PM0.27m | 1:21AM0.18m | 1:42PM0.23m | 2:12AM0.03m | |||||||
4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:28 | — | — | 10:29 | — | — | 10:30 | — | — | 10:30 | — | — | 10:31 | — | — | 10:32 | — | — | 10:34 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | W 9 | W 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
891 | 867 | 628 | 529 | 11 | 10 | 493 | 309 | 46 | 22 | 25 | 38 | 20 | 20 | 998 | 567 | 424 | 300 | 202 | 140 | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
16 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 11 | — | 14 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 4 | — | — | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | N 9 | SSE 4 | — | W 15 | N 6 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | SSE 4 | WSW 7 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 |
— | — | — | — | 533 | 788 | — | 5 | 532 | 1033 | 773 | 1371 | 1369 | 1668 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 113 | 707 | 95 | 209 | 782 | 113 | 113 | 90 | 113 | 333 | 279 | 472 | 333 | 204 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
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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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