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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 23 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
9.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 26th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 27th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 27th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri morning, moderate winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Mon morning, near gales from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
3
3
1
1
1
3
3
1
0
1
0
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4
2
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
W
1.1
W
1
W
2.2
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
0.8
WSW
1.8
W
2.3
W
3
W
3
W
2.4
W
2.3
W
1.7
W
1.5
WSW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)131216141815141316131212151516151516141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)76035654219843753275712457579547594251761525237448293326241225621208735597
Wind
(km/h)
45
E
45
E
40
E
35
ESE
30
ESE
40
ESE
35
E
30
E
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
45
ESE
50
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
40
ESE
45
ESE
40
SSE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:27AM
3.33
9:58PM
2.92
10:06AM
3.21
10:40PM
2.83
10:50AM
3.04
11:31PM
2.71
11:46AM
2.85
12:34AM
2.60
12:59PM
2.68
1:53AM
2.57
2:29PM
2.62
3:18AM
2.67
3:57PM
2.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:52PM
0.24
3:57AM
0.55
4:32PM
0.36
4:40AM
0.70
5:18PM
0.54
5:32AM
0.87
6:15PM
0.75
6:41AM
1.02
7:30PM
0.92
8:13AM
1.06
9:00PM
0.95
9:45AM
0.91
10:18PM
0.83
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise8:49--8:48--8:47--8:45--8:42--8:41--8:38--
Sunset-4:27--4:29--4:30--4:34--4:36--4:37--4:40-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C556665565554555555576
Feels °C (?)-6-5-4-2-2-5-4-2-3-2-3-4-5-7-4-3-3-5-5-21
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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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