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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 19 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 Saturday (Dec 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 3s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 20th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 20th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (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 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
4
4
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3
2
3
2
4
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4
4
3
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
6
W
4
W
2.5
W
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
4
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.4
WNW
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.8
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
Period(s) (?)151412121216161413121116151413121211111312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)174556492216519441573825960172918112761440310164054388922351392925403348623607
Wind
(km/h)
45
WSW
20
SSW
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
25
E
15
SE
10
S
10
S
10
SSW
10
NNW
5
ENE
5
SE
10
S
15
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:38PM
2.93
6:54AM
3.14
7:14PM
2.95
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:43AM
0.60
1:10PM
0.53
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
Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise--9:11--9:12--9:14--9:14--9:14--9:15--9:15
Sunset3:34--3:34--3:36--3:36--3:37--3:37--3:37--
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
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cloud
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cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
1-------51-----------
Temp. °C899977778988888896567
Feels °C (?)-243322332645546662124
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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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