Cliff Beach (Lewis) surf break

Cliff Beach (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
8.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cliff Beach (Lewis) this week:

The surf forecast for Cliff Beach (Lewis) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cliff Beach (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 12th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 12th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 15th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cliff Beach (Lewis) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Wed morning, min 3°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat afternoon, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
4
4
1
2
2
0
2
0
1
3
3
0
0
3
3
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
2.5
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.5
W
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.7
N
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
2.3
SW
4
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
2
WSW
2
W
2.2
W
2.3
W
1.9
W
Period(s) (?)141419171615141310131212111413121313131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7245885329376220531046934613625515447303123570012144101612401376163117281027
Wind
(km/h)
40
E
40
E
35
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
N
15
NW
25
W
20
WSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
45
WSW
20
W
10
WSW
5
WSW
30
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
35
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:54PM
2.25
2:48AM
2.34
3:34PM
2.32
4:08AM
2.51
4:40PM
2.50
5:00AM
2.74
5:25PM
2.73
5:38AM
3.00
6:02PM
2.95
6:11AM
3.24
6:35PM
3.15
6:42AM
3.44
7:07PM
3.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:17PM
1.41
9:20AM
1.37
9:49PM
1.30
10:30AM
1.16
10:45PM
1.09
11:15AM
0.91
11:26PM
0.87
11:52AM
0.64
12:00AM
0.66
12:25PM
0.39
12:33AM
0.47
12:57PM
0.18
1:05AM
0.34
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise8:10--8:07--8:06--8:03--8:00--7:58--7:56--
Sunset-5:14--5:15--5:17--5:21--5:22--5:25--5:28-
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cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
----1---2423426324222
Temp. °C554543555574777774324
Feels °C (?)-5-5-6-2-4-4-3-30-11-3-3-3044-5-5-5-6
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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 12 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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