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Cliff Beach (Lewis) Surf Forecast
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Cliff Beach (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 30 Jul 2025 BST
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 Saturday (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cliff Beach (Lewis) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 297 | 422 | 390 | 382 | 366 | 342 | 279 | 200 | 195 | 298 | 336 | 404 | 1318 | 2496 | 1805 | 1505 | 1230 | 1733 | 1601 | 1250 | 713 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:20PM 3.03 | 11:52AM 2.78 | 12:01AM 2.80 | 12:36PM 2.62 | 12:49AM 2.57 | 1:31PM 2.48 | 1:54AM 2.40 | 2:44PM 2.41 | 3:17AM 2.34 | 4:05PM 2.45 | 4:38AM 2.42 | 5:12PM 2.61 | 5:39AM 2.58 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:07PM 0.80 | 5:34AM 0.69 | 5:47PM 0.98 | 6:15AM 0.91 | 6:34PM 1.17 | 7:04AM 1.12 | 7:37PM 1.31 | 8:13AM 1.26 | 9:04PM 1.37 | 9:39AM 1.29 | 10:29PM 1.28 | 10:53AM 1.18 | 11:31PM 1.09 | 11:46AM 1.00 | |||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:28 | ||
| Sunset | 9:52 | - | - | 9:50 | - | - | 9:47 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 11 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - Outer Hebrides
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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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