
Surf Forecasts:
Cliff Beach (Lewis) surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with W swell.
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 Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cliff Beach (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
147 | 260 | 274 | 194 | 132 | 96 | 131 | 306 | 607 | 769 | 861 | 1124 | 959 | 817 | 539 | 325 | 274 | 588 | 660 | 660 | 476 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:49PM2.77m | 1:03AM2.74m | 1:45PM2.62m | 2:06AM2.53m | 2:51PM2.53m | 3:21AM2.43m | 4:04PM2.53m | 4:36AM2.46m | 5:08PM2.63m | 5:38AM2.57m | 6:00PM2.79m | 6:25AM2.72m | 6:42PM2.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48PM1.04m | 7:20AM0.96m | 7:52PM1.20m | 8:25AM1.14m | 9:11PM1.27m | 9:41AM1.21m | 10:28PM1.21m | 10:50AM1.16m | 11:29PM1.08m | 11:44AM1.03m | 00:17AM0.90m | 12:28PM0.87m | 00:57AM0.71m | ||||||||
4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | — | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | N 10 | W 9 |
68 | 260 | 274 | 194 | 132 | 96 | 33 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1124 | 959 | 817 | 539 | 325 | 274 | 588 | 660 | 98 | 476 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 10 | N 11 | — | N 9 |
5 | 89 | 58 | 40 | 37 | 24 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 87 | 207 | 176 | 163 | 143 | — | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | N 8 | — | N 8 | W 16 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — |
147 | — | — | — | — | — | 131 | 306 | 607 | 769 | 861 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 660 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 687 | 992 | 557 | 196 | 1632 | 136 | 317 | 231 | 231 | 454 | 728 | 231 | 136 | 232 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 136 | 153 | 153 |
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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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