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
14.6° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Friday (Sep 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s is also forecast. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 19th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 19th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 19th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, moderate winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
N
3
N
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
1.6
N
1.9
NW
1.7
NW
1
W
1.8
W
2.1
W
2.3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)81010101091010111288131212111010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)54415711887215417271981239818961426702470401355926122912301360766799952663
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
35
SSW
25
W
40
N
30
N
40
N
30
N
25
NNW
25
WNW
25
W
25
W
15
W
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:29PM
3.19
7:00AM
3.04
7:06PM
3.34
7:32AM
3.17
7:39PM
3.43
8:02AM
3.25
8:10PM
3.45
8:31AM
3.28
8:40PM
3.40
8:59AM
3.26
9:09PM
3.29
9:26AM
3.18
9:39PM
3.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:22PM
0.65
12:51AM
0.27
12:59PM
0.46
1:24AM
0.13
1:32PM
0.33
1:55AM
0.06
2:03PM
0.25
2:24AM
0.07
2:33PM
0.24
2:52AM
0.15
3:03PM
0.29
3:20AM
0.29
3:33PM
0.41
3:48AM
0.49
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise7:03--7:05--7:07--7:09--7:11--7:13--7:16--
Sunset-7:36--7:32--7:30--7:28--7:24--7:22--7:19-
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----31--------------
Temp. °C14141210101091011111112121311131312131413
Feels °C (?)66312214555991088888910
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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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