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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 15 Mar 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
7.7° 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 Monday (Mar 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 9.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dalbeg (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 9.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 16th Mar)30ft (9.0m) 19s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 16th Mar)30ft (9.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 16th Mar)30ft (9.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
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0
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3
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
9
WNW
8.5
W
6.5
WNW
5
W
5.5
WSW
3.5
W
4
WSW
3
W
3
W
2.3
W
2.4
WNW
2
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
1.9
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.2
WNW
2
WNW
1.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)191817151313121114131213121113131313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5858543852246081051697534158505821083562178315641336699338127416542026178814071119950
Wind
(km/h)
40
WSW
40
WSW
30
SSW
50
SSW
60
S
45
SW
40
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
E
10
NE
5
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
S
5
NW
5
SE
0
SW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossonglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:15AM
2.91
5:43PM
2.85
5:48AM
3.17
6:16PM
3.08
6:21AM
3.39
6:48PM
3.27
6:54AM
3.56
7:20PM
3.41
7:28AM
3.65
7:54PM
3.47
8:05AM
3.65
8:29PM
3.45
8:44AM
3.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:07PM
0.88
11:35AM
0.55
11:42PM
0.62
12:08PM
0.25
12:16AM
0.39
12:40PM
0.01
12:49AM
0.21
1:13PM
-0.14
1:24AM
0.08
1:47PM
-0.18
2:00AM
0.04
2:23PM
-0.11
2:37AM
0.09
3:00PM
0.08
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-6:41--6:39--6:35--6:33--6:30--6:26--6:24-
Sunset--6:30--6:32--6:35--6:37--6:38--6:42--6:44
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
5-3241---------------
Temp. °C58910108810109787101191111987
Feels °C (?)-5012-2-2-256745467699874
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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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