
Surf Forecasts:
Dalbeg (Lewis) surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 31ft (9.5m), 16s period, W swell with 49,720 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dalbeg (Lewis) this week:
The surf forecast for Dalbeg (Lewis) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dalbeg (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 9.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 31ft (9.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dalbeg (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | W 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2615 | 5906 | 4126 | 2692 | 2310 | 1302 | 1850 | 2576 | 4262 | 1444 | 959 | 1317 | 1688 | 1624 | 8174 | 5640 | 2822 | 1338 | 2418 | 9325 | 33445 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:03PM2.33m | 3:16AM2.16m | 3:29PM2.41m | 4:24AM2.33m | 4:27PM2.59m | 5:10AM2.56m | 5:10PM2.80m | 5:46AM2.81m | 5:47PM3.03m | 6:20AM3.05m | 6:24PM3.23m | 6:53AM3.26m | 7:00PM3.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20AM1.44m | 8:46PM1.27m | 9:06AM1.40m | 10:05PM1.09m | 10:19AM1.22m | 10:55PM0.83m | 11:07AM0.99m | 11:33PM0.56m | 11:46AM0.75m | 00:09AM0.32m | 12:23PM0.52m | 00:43AM0.13m | 12:59PM0.32m | 1:19AM0.01m | |||||||
8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 4:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 19 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | -2 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -3 | -4 | -3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 13 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | W 12 | WSW 11 | NNW 11 | N 11 | — |
2615 | 5906 | 4126 | 2692 | 2310 | 1302 | 1850 | 2576 | — | 1444 | 959 | 1317 | 1688 | 1624 | — | — | 2822 | 1338 | 202 | 59 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | — | SW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NNE 9 | NNW 12 | — | — | — |
1102 | — | — | — | — | 241 | — | 9 | — | 117 | 78 | 15 | — | 4 | — | — | 103 | 373 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | NNW 10 | — | NNW 8 | — | — | NNW 13 | N 10 | — | — | — |
23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | — | 7 | — | — | 141 | 100 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | WNW 13 | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | W 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4262 | — | — | — | — | — | 8174 | 5640 | — | — | 2418 | 9325 | 33445 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 120 | 102 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 344 | 0 | 120 | 211 | 0 | 147 | 1 | 213 | 780 | 307 | 189 | 102 | 827 | 827 | 856 | 815 |
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Information about the Dalbeg (Lewis) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dalbeg (Lewis) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dalbeg (Lewis) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dalbeg (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 (Dalbeg (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 Dalbeg (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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