Dalbeg (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 04 Jan 2026 GMT
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Dalbeg (Lewis) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dalbeg (Lewis) sea temperature is
9.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 1km away, Dalmore Beach Hebridean Live Cam


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dalbeg (Lewis) this week:

The surf forecast for Dalbeg (Lewis) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dalbeg (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 5th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 8th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 11th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon night, min 1°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Wed night. Becoming milder with light rain (total 2mm) on Fri night. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 3°C on Thu night, min 1°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
1
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2
2
1
3
4
3
0
2
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
N
2.5
N
2.2
N
1.5
N
1.6
W
1.5
N
2
N
1.2
W
1.9
NNW
1.3
N
3
W
3
W
2.4
W
1.9
W
1.5
W
1.8
W
1.9
W
1.7
W
1.8
WSW
2.3
SW
3.5
SW
Period(s) (?)101010117989109111113121213121110911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25181207942496236397477234710281182619441909104862510379556766538662701
Wind
(km/h)
30
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
W
15
NW
35
NNE
20
N
10
WNW
10
SSW
30
ESE
5
SE
10
SE
25
E
15
NNE
15
NNW
5
NNE
10
SE
25
SSE
55
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crossoncross-
on
offoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:56AM
3.64
8:29PM
3.22
8:41AM
3.61
9:14PM
3.09
9:24AM
3.49
9:59PM
2.93
10:08AM
3.29
10:44PM
2.76
10:53AM
3.05
11:32PM
2.60
11:41AM
2.79
12:25AM
2.47
12:37PM
2.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:45AM
0.23
2:20PM
-0.05
2:27AM
0.27
3:05PM
0.02
3:09AM
0.37
3:49PM
0.16
3:51AM
0.53
4:32PM
0.36
4:34AM
0.73
5:16PM
0.59
5:22AM
0.94
6:04PM
0.82
6:17AM
1.13
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
Sunrise-9:11--9:11--9:11--9:10--9:08--9:07--9:07-
Sunset--3:51--3:52--3:53--3:56--3:57--4:00--4:00
light rain
light rain
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light snow
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
52-6521--------1-1853
Temp. °C334654432221333333457
Feels °C (?)-6-3-1-11-5-4-1-2-4-1-3-4-2-3-2-2-4-7-3-2
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The above surf forecast table for Dalbeg (Lewis) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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