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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 03 Jan 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
9.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 1km away, Dalmore Beach Hebridean Live Cam


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 (Jan 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dalbeg (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 6th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 6th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 10th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 15mm) heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon night, min 1°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm) heaviest on Tue morning, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Thu afternoon. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Tue afternoon, min 0°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
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0
0
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3
3
3
1
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
N
4
N
4
N
4
N
3
N
3
N
2.2
N
2.4
N
1.9
N
3
WNW
3.5
NNW
3
N
3
NNW
3
NNW
2.3
N
0.7
W
1
W
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.9
W
2.5
W
Period(s) (?)111111101010101210899999141312121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)433134483401319922251524951154978991715391437149712637802063457387269551466
Wind
(km/h)
40
N
40
NNW
35
N
35
N
35
N
20
N
15
NNW
10
NW
20
WSW
25
NE
35
N
20
NNW
15
NNE
15
N
10
WNW
10
SSE
15
SSE
25
ESE
25
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
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on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:54PM
3.29
7:10AM
3.58
7:43PM
3.30
7:56AM
3.64
8:29PM
3.22
8:41AM
3.61
9:14PM
3.09
9:24AM
3.49
9:59PM
2.93
10:08AM
3.29
10:44PM
2.76
10:53AM
3.05
11:32PM
2.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:45PM
0.10
1:00AM
0.25
1:33PM
-0.02
1:45AM
0.23
2:20PM
-0.05
2:27AM
0.27
3:05PM
0.02
3:09AM
0.37
3:49PM
0.16
3:51AM
0.53
4:32PM
0.36
4:34AM
0.73
5:16PM
0.59
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sunrise9:14--9:12--9:11--9:11--9:11--9:10--9:08--
Sunset-3:48--3:49--3:51--3:52--3:53--3:56--3:57-
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light snow
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mod rain
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light rain
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light snow
light snow
light snow
light rain
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Rain (mm)
--2--32-87121----2123
Temp. °C223213346343433322233
Feels °C (?)-8-8-7-7-8-3-2-1-3-3-5-5-2-3-2-2-4-5-5-6-7
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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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