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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 BST
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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
7.9° 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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dalbeg (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 7th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 7th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 11th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri night, light winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
2
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0
0
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2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
W
4
WSW
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
W
4
W
5
W
4.5
W
3.5
WNW
4.5
WSW
5.5
W
4.5
W
3.5
WSW
5
W
5
W
4
W
3
W
2.2
W
1.7
W
Period(s) (?)171614131212111415151416161412151412111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11955774335922206187130832235660011515866849029643134237079380410243863749841762949511
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
30
SSW
15
WNW
25
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
25
WSW
35
W
25
WSW
25
SSE
40
SE
35
S
15
SSE
20
SSW
30
SSE
30
SSW
30
SW
10
SSE
15
S
10
WSW
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:36AM
2.77
10:49PM
2.78
11:14AM
2.52
11:31PM
2.57
12:07PM
2.29
12:36AM
2.38
1:36PM
2.13
2:15AM
2.31
3:26PM
2.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:40PM
0.88
5:08AM
0.92
5:18PM
1.11
5:56AM
1.15
6:09PM
1.31
7:10AM
1.31
7:34PM
1.44
8:59AM
1.30
9:22PM
1.39
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise6:39--6:35--6:33--6:30--6:28--6:24--6:22--
Sunset-8:20--8:22--8:24--8:27--8:29--8:30--8:34-
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-14--912---81-2---14-
Temp. °C14149888776775777996997
Feels °C (?)7752010-1-2-3-3-5211112565
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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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