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

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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
8.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dalbeg (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 14th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dalbeg (Lewis) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
1
4
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
W
1.2
W
0.6
W
0.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1
W
0.9
WSW
1.5
WNW
2
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)99913121214141311111011111110712121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)306215572394675932541196213875463464334855212291672301216671423250
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
15
SE
10
SSW
10
S
15
WSW
25
SW
10
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
5
SSW
10
W
15
WSW
35
WNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
10
ENE
25
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:07--6:05--6:03--
Sunset-8:36--8:37--8:40--8:43--8:45--8:46--8:50-
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--2467---1-8122------
Temp. °C10111099810119910991088889107
Feels °C (?)455676455477660124340
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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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