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
8.1° 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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dalbeg (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 15th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 17th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
1
4
3
1
!
0
0
1
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
2
WSW
2
WSW
2.3
SW
3
SW
3
W
3.5
W
2
WSW
1.7
NW
1.3
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
W
0.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)13121214141311101110101091413121113131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23947562325412214126193811071882180121497124816131574755588303721374167
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
10
S
10
SSE
20
SSW
30
SW
20
SSE
25
SE
35
S
25
S
40
W
35
W
20
W
15
SW
15
SW
10
SE
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
10
E
10
NE
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:16--6:13--6:11--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:00--
Sunset-8:37--8:40--8:43--8:45--8:46--8:50--8:52-
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
211--13-6-1----------
Temp. °C111091011910109998910911121110119
Feels °C (?)676445423001566787565
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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 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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