
Surf Forecasts:
Dalbeg (Lewis) surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, W swell with 5,164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dalbeg (Lewis) this week:
The surf forecast for Dalbeg (Lewis) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dalbeg (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 1st Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 1st Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dalbeg (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
5045 | 3287 | 1848 | 836 | 1144 | 1086 | 1138 | 2146 | 2726 | 2241 | 2929 | 3343 | 2872 | 1780 | 1696 | 2001 | 1314 | 885 | 862 | 1205 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:45PM3.02m | 11:07AM2.95m | 11:45PM2.72m | 12:11PM2.73m | 1:09AM2.47m | 1:42PM2.59m | 2:56AM2.42m | 3:20PM2.66m | 4:24AM2.57m | 4:35PM2.87m | 5:24AM2.79m | 5:30PM3.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:36PM0.45m | 4:58AM0.66m | 5:30PM0.68m | 5:55AM0.95m | 6:43PM0.90m | 7:16AM1.18m | 8:26PM0.97m | 9:02AM1.20m | 10:03PM0.79m | 10:27AM1.01m | 11:09PM0.52m | 11:25AM0.76m | 11:58PM0.27m | |||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
7:01 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 4 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 9 | WNW 13 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 8 | N 7 |
5045 | 3287 | 1848 | 836 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 2929 | — | 2872 | 1780 | — | 2001 | 1314 | 885 | 10 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 13 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 16 | 384 | 12 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 11 | SW 8 | WNW 12 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
— | — | — | — | 1144 | 1086 | 1138 | 2146 | 2726 | 2241 | 780 | 3343 | — | — | 1696 | — | — | — | 862 | 1205 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 162 | 147 | 118 | 102 | 307 | 162 | 329 | 190 | 343 | 346 | 346 | 303 | 149 | 96 | 621 | 600 | 337 | 216 | 955 | 349 |
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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 16 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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