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Cliff Beach (Lewis) Surf Forecast
/ Scot – Outer Hebrides (10 surf breaks) /
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Cliff Beach (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 12 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cliff Beach (Lewis) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cliff Beach (Lewis) sea temperature is
8.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cliff Beach (Lewis) this week:
The surf forecast for Cliff Beach (Lewis) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cliff Beach (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cliff Beach (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the SE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3158 | 8262 | 3806 | 1633 | 910 | 476 | 311 | 215 | 88 | 196 | 469 | 754 | 2345 | 2116 | 1730 | 844 | 572 | 653 | 387 | 226 | 145 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass |
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Low Tide / height (m) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:26 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
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Information about the Cliff Beach (Lewis) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cliff Beach (Lewis) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cliff Beach (Lewis) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cliff Beach (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 (Cliff Beach (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 Cliff Beach (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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