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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 20 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
7.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 6AM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 21st Feb)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 21st Feb)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 23rd Feb)23ft (7.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
5
7
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0
0
0
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0
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0
0
0
2
3
!
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
WSW
3
WSW
1.4
W
2.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
5
W
6.5
W
5
W
3
W
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.3
WSW
1
W
1.2
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.1
WNW
3
WSW
Period(s) (?)1092017171614131716161411111118161514138
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1032120215594351743555004824523014106226011204940313217245113246497095868278214871213
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
25
W
5
SE
15
SE
20
S
35
SW
40
SW
35
SW
40
SW
40
W
25
WNW
15
SE
45
SSW
50
SW
25
WNW
10
NNW
15
ENE
25
SE
25
WSW
25
SSW
40
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:54PM
3.26
9:04AM
3.50
9:30PM
3.18
9:43AM
3.33
10:10PM
3.03
10:28AM
3.09
10:58PM
2.83
11:24AM
2.80
12:01AM
2.63
12:44PM
2.55
1:30AM
2.51
2:31PM
2.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:49PM
-0.05
2:57AM
0.22
3:25PM
0.08
3:35AM
0.34
4:03PM
0.29
4:17AM
0.53
4:47PM
0.58
5:09AM
0.77
5:43PM
0.88
6:20AM
1.00
7:06PM
1.13
8:06AM
1.09
8:54PM
1.16
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise7:47--7:45--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:33--7:31--
Sunset-5:34--5:37--5:38--5:40--5:44--5:45--5:49-
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Rain (mm)
6411621251-1382---49-2
Temp. °C986799877991010108776887
Feels °C (?)0232320-1-123310232022-2
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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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