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
14.9° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 2nd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 5th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 5th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

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Thursday
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Friday
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Sunday
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
W
1
W
1.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
0.9
WSW
1.1
W
1.4
W
1.9
W
2.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2
SW
1.5
W
1.3
WNW
1.2
W
1.2
W
Period(s) (?)111110988712116791010101110101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)383327708347386239198358412296324115921792628207724791284727465359508
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
30
SE
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
NNE
15
WNW
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
40
SSW
45
SSW
30
SSW
25
SE
30
WSW
5
NW
5
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcrosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
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cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:55PM
2.26
2:50AM
2.17
3:44PM
2.29
4:30AM
2.27
4:59PM
2.49
5:31AM
2.48
5:47PM
2.75
6:15AM
2.72
6:25PM
3.03
6:52AM
2.95
7:00PM
3.30
7:27AM
3.17
7:34PM
3.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:20PM
1.43
9:08AM
1.43
10:15PM
1.34
10:41AM
1.27
11:23PM
1.09
11:36AM
1.02
12:08AM
0.77
12:17PM
0.76
12:45AM
0.44
12:53PM
0.50
1:21AM
0.13
1:29PM
0.28
1:56AM
-0.10
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
05
Saturday
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Sunday
07
Sunrise6:24--6:26--6:28--6:31--6:33--6:35--6:37--
Sunset-8:28--8:24--8:22--8:19--8:15--8:13--8:10-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161414151513151513151512151414151412121413
Feels °C (?)109811111113121010106767119108107
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Dalbeg (Lewis) (light winds from the SSE at Stornoway 24 km from Dalbeg (Lewis)). A 1.3m groundswell from the WSW

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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Outer Hebrides? If you are looking for accommodation near Dalbeg (Lewis), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Outer Hebrides, consider staying in Stornoway which is 24 km (15 miles) away.

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