Bragar (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 BST
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Bragar (Lewis) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bragar (Lewis) sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 19th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
1
2
2
0
2
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.8
W
16
2
WSW
14
2
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.9
SW
7
1.3
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
10
1.9
SW
10
1.9
WSW
8
1.9
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
9
1.8
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
40
322
1637
1356
1402
823
372
289
412
587
610
698
696
447
579
474
450
464
1180
807
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SSW
25
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSE
30
SW
15
S
25
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
15
S
20
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
9:36PM3.62m
10:14AM3.30m
10:28PM3.48m
11:14AM3.06m
11:26PM3.31m
12:21PM2.85m
00:30AM3.13m
1:34PM2.72m
1:41AM3.00m
2:48PM2.71m
2:51AM2.93m
3:53PM2.78m
3:56AM2.92m
Low Tide
3:27PM0.31m
4:00AM0.11m
4:16PM0.53m
4:55AM0.28m
5:09PM0.77m
5:57AM0.47m
6:10PM1.00m
7:06AM0.63m
7:22PM1.16m
8:20AM0.72m
8:42PM1.21m
9:29AM0.73m
9:54PM1.14m
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4:52
4:50
4:48
4:47
4:45
4:43
4:41
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9:53
9:55
9:58
10:00
10:01
10:04
10:06
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
Temp °C
11
12
11
12
12
11
12
14
13
13
14
13
14
13
12
12
13
13
13
14
12
6
8
8
8
6
8
9
8
9
8
10
11
8
7
7
6
10
10
10
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
1
ENE
7
0.8
SW
8
2
WSW
14
2
WSW
13
0.3
NE
7
1.9
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
11
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
16
1.9
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
9
0.4
NW
6
1.1
W
13
2.1
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
Energy kJ
132
114
102
1637
1356
7
823
240
289
412
587
610
2
1
5
579
474
14
398
1180
807
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
W
9
0.8
W
16
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
WNW
16
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
58
40
322
9
12
7
6
5
5
22
2
2
5
5
2
47
7
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
15
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
ENE
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
W
16
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
5
0.1
W
15
0.3
WNW
16
Energy kJ
17
22
31
6
1
1
1
5
2
1
4
48
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
6
0.6
WSW
3
2.2
WSW
12
0.4
SSE
3
1.9
SW
7
1.1
SW
9
0.5
S
3
0.6
S
4
1.9
WSW
10
1.9
SW
10
1.9
WSW
8
0.2
SSE
4
1.7
WSW
9
1.8
WSW
9
0.2
SSE
4
Energy kJ
130
8
1402
5
372
192
6
9
698
696
447
2
450
464
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
Distance (km)
24
0
0
95
140
140
95
113
0
112
112
95
200
333
140
140
155
7
113
113
113
Best forecast wave conditions in Outer Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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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