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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
7.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Mar 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 18th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 18th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 21st Mar)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat night, min 3°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat night).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
3
3
!
0
!
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!
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.3
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
5
WNW
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
5.5
WNW
5
WNW
5.5
WNW
5.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3
WNW
1.9
N
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)111113121212141315161615141414141313121310
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3307290926521522115476537344168769612095119438186700412475975010310112136220239412181270
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
S
25
SSW
35
SW
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
40
SSW
40
W
35
W
25
WSW
30
WNW
40
WNW
25
WNW
20
SSE
40
SSE
55
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:46PM
3.49
6:50AM
3.74
7:18PM
3.64
7:24AM
3.84
7:51PM
3.69
8:01AM
3.83
8:26PM
3.65
8:40AM
3.70
9:04PM
3.52
9:23AM
3.47
9:46PM
3.31
10:13AM
3.16
10:36PM
3.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:35PM
0.03
12:47AM
0.28
1:09PM
-0.13
1:21AM
0.15
1:43PM
-0.18
1:57AM
0.09
2:19PM
-0.11
2:34AM
0.12
2:56PM
0.09
3:15AM
0.25
3:38PM
0.37
4:00AM
0.47
4:25PM
0.72
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise6:35--6:31--6:30--6:26--6:24--6:20--6:18--
Sunset-6:35--6:37--6:38--6:40--6:44--6:45--6:47-
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------525-131
Temp. °C99889810109889775555498
Feels °C (?)33445432443-1-2-2-2-3-6-5-21-2
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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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