
Surf Forecasts:
Bragar (Lewis) surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, W swell with 639 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Jul 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bragar (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bragar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
474 | 446 | 432 | 432 | 466 | 464 | 559 | 443 | 281 | 639 | 546 | 472 | 268 | 219 | 129 | 72 | 54 | 48 | 34 | 236 | 284 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:40PM2.78m | 00:43AM2.97m | 1:38PM2.75m | 1:46AM2.89m | 2:44PM2.77m | 2:59AM2.86m | 3:52PM2.86m | 4:15AM2.93m | 4:58PM3.02m | 5:26AM3.08m | 5:58PM3.24m | 6:29AM3.25m | 6:52PM3.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:34PM1.07m | 7:15AM0.73m | 7:36PM1.14m | 8:19AM0.80m | 8:50PM1.12m | 9:31AM0.81m | 10:09PM0.99m | 10:43AM0.73m | 11:19PM0.75m | 11:47AM0.60m | 00:20AM0.46m | 12:43PM0.45m | 1:15AM0.19m | ||||||||
4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:30 | — | — | 10:29 | — | — | 10:28 | — | — | 10:27 | — | — | 10:24 | — | — | 10:23 | — | — | 10:22 | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 10 | W 10 |
474 | 28 | 15 | 31 | 466 | 464 | 559 | 443 | 281 | 639 | 546 | 472 | 268 | 219 | 129 | 72 | 54 | 48 | 34 | 236 | 284 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NNW 7 | NNE 9 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | N 7 | NW 9 | ENE 3 | WSW 19 |
24 | 5 | 8 | — | 18 | 8 | 45 | 88 | 85 | 55 | 45 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | W 13 | — | — | W 19 | W 19 | W 17 | W 18 | W 17 | — | W 16 | ENE 4 | W 21 | W 19 |
15 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 14 | — | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | — |
— | 446 | 432 | 432 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 113 | 140 | 113 | 183 | 140 | 113 | 113 | 113 | 168 | 113 | 113 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 155 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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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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