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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 20 Dec 2025 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
10.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)
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 Sunday (Dec 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dalbeg (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 21st Dec)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 21st Dec)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 21st Dec)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
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Rating
(10 max)
4
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4
4
3
2
1
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4
4
4
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0
!
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WNW
4
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
2.1
W
3
W
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
W
3
W
3
W
3
W
3
WNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)161615141212111514141313121213141312151313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1298776054922633117069045718603322430827261992196719662931329731392239679250293687
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
10
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
S
15
NW
15
NW
5
NNW
5
SSE
5
S
10
S
15
S
15
S
25
SSW
20
NW
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
SSW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
ononglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onononcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:29AM
3.19
7:49PM
2.93
8:03AM
3.21
8:24PM
2.88
8:38AM
3.19
9:01PM
2.80
9:13AM
3.14
9:40PM
2.72
9:50AM
3.06
10:24PM
2.64
10:33AM
2.97
11:15PM
2.57
11:22AM
2.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:17AM
0.56
1:46PM
0.48
1:52AM
0.55
2:22PM
0.47
2:26AM
0.57
2:59PM
0.48
3:01AM
0.62
3:38PM
0.51
3:39AM
0.71
4:19PM
0.54
4:20AM
0.81
5:04PM
0.59
5:09AM
0.93
5:57PM
0.65
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Sunrise-9:12--9:14--9:14--9:14--9:15--9:15--9:15-
Sunset--3:36--3:36--3:37--3:37--3:37--3:38--3:40
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------2--------32----
Temp. °C788788999866766788855
Feels °C (?)323355644533422131411
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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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