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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 04 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 Monday (May 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 6th May)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 7th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.9
NNE
9
1.4
N
10
1.8
N
10
1.4
N
9
1.3
N
9
1.1
N
9
0.8
NNE
10
1
N
10
2.4
SW
9
1.8
SW
7
2.5
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
2.1
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
465
365
186
132
369
630
341
276
202
136
201
827
284
711
765
593
346
169
89
65
48
Wind (km/h)
25
W
15
NNE
10
SW
20
NNE
20
N
5
ENE
15
ESE
15
SSE
25
SSE
35
S
40
S
30
S
35
SSW
35
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
5
NNE
10
NNE
25
ESE
15
E
20
E
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:05AM3.16m
9:17PM3.26m
9:40AM3.01m
9:51PM3.12m
10:17AM2.82m
10:29PM2.96m
10:59AM2.63m
11:13PM2.81m
11:53AM2.46m
00:08AM2.68m
1:05PM2.37m
1:16AM2.61m
2:27PM2.40m
2:28AM2.65m
Low Tide
3:09PM0.58m
3:33AM0.54m
3:42PM0.74m
4:10AM0.69m
4:18PM0.91m
4:51AM0.87m
4:58PM1.09m
5:40AM1.03m
5:46PM1.27m
6:42AM1.13m
6:51PM1.40m
7:56AM1.13m
8:13PM1.42m
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5:26
5:24
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:13
5:11
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9:21
9:23
9:25
9:28
9:30
9:31
9:35
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8
5
Temp °C
9
8
7
7
7
6
7
6
8
10
10
9
9
10
8
11
11
9
11
13
11
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
8
8
6
5
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1.4
N
10
1.8
N
10
1.4
N
9
1.3
N
9
1.1
N
9
0.8
NNE
10
1.1
W
9
0.9
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.5
W
12
2.1
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
7
Energy kJ
5
365
186
94
369
630
341
276
202
136
201
143
75
96
74
593
346
169
89
65
48
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
6
0.4
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
ENE
4
0.7
NNW
9
1
N
10
0.3
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
W
13
0.5
NNE
9
0.6
W
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.7
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
8
0.4
NNE
8
Energy kJ
12
59
35
202
137
73
51
11
88
196
14
30
56
48
95
47
101
56
33
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.3
NNE
9
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.4
ENE
5
0.2
E
6
0.3
NNW
12
0.3
NNW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
W
11
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNW
7
Energy kJ
16
46
106
16
29
46
9
3
28
28
37
45
25
55
30
24
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
8
0.9
NNE
9
0.6
SSE
4
0.8
SSW
4
1.7
SSW
8
2.4
SW
9
1.8
SW
7
2.5
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
4
Energy kJ
465
132
10
17
356
827
284
711
765
12
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
432
8
7
90
1120
0
0
0
7
95
276
112
140
183
140
90
8
8
32
0
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Outer Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
5
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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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