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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 12 Feb 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
8.2° 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 Saturday (Feb 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dalbeg (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 14th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 15th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 16th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 8mm) on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat night, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
!
!
!
!
0
0
!
3
4
4
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
W
1.5
W
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
2.2
SW
3
WSW
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
N
2.4
N
2.5
N
2.1
N
1.6
N
1.2
N
1
SW
Period(s) (?)16151413131312911131215151511111212111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)205310469346135065304598182053434631965674493644072166132617651248617332229
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
15
NE
20
N
20
NNW
5
NNW
15
S
30
SSW
40
SE
30
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
5
WSW
45
NNE
30
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
5
SSE
10
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
2.28
4:21AM
2.47
4:51PM
2.45
5:11AM
2.70
5:36PM
2.65
5:50AM
2.94
6:12PM
2.84
6:23AM
3.17
6:45PM
3.00
6:54AM
3.36
7:17PM
3.14
7:24AM
3.50
7:48PM
3.23
7:56AM
3.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:02PM
1.29
10:44AM
1.16
10:57PM
1.08
11:29AM
0.90
11:37PM
0.84
12:06PM
0.63
12:12AM
0.62
12:39PM
0.38
12:44AM
0.42
1:11PM
0.16
1:16AM
0.28
1:43PM
0.00
1:49AM
0.19
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--8:04--8:03--8:00--7:58--7:54--7:52--7:50
Sunset5:15--5:16--5:20--5:22--5:23--5:27--5:29--
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
cloud
snow showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
1--1---6-21-31-------
Temp. °C435435677757555644545
Feels °C (?)-4-3-1-2-2-3-201223-6-5-111-2-3-3-3
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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 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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