
Surf Forecasts:
Dalbeg (Lewis) surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 12,998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with WSW swell.
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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dalbeg (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue night, light winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | N 9 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2138 | 1998 | 2325 | 1887 | 932 | 1822 | 1919 | 1661 | 918 | 472 | 661 | 389 | 192 | 6 | 12998 | 9243 | 5962 | 4064 | 2903 | 2106 | 1433 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:33PM3.45m | 7:58AM3.34m | 8:05PM3.54m | 8:29AM3.41m | 8:40PM3.54m | 9:02AM3.41m | 9:17PM3.46m | 9:38AM3.32m | 9:58PM3.28m | 10:19AM3.16m | 10:45PM3.02m | 11:07AM2.95m | 11:45PM2.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:29PM0.29m | 1:51AM-0.02m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:23AM-0.07m | 2:36PM0.12m | 2:57AM-0.01m | 3:12PM0.15m | 3:34AM0.14m | 3:52PM0.26m | 4:13AM0.37m | 4:36PM0.45m | 4:58AM0.66m | 5:30PM0.68m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | WSW 10 | W 11 | NNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | N 9 | — | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 |
2138 | — | — | 1887 | 507 | 102 | 1919 | 1661 | 918 | 472 | 661 | 389 | 192 | 6 | — | 9243 | 5962 | 4064 | 2903 | 2106 | 540 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 12 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NNW 10 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
— | — | — | 41 | 83 | — | 98 | 69 | 66 | 59 | 55 | 35 | 16 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 13 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 63 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 10 | W 11 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | ESE 3 | S 4 | SW 11 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 |
— | 1998 | 2325 | — | 932 | 1822 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 9 | 13 | 1070 | 12998 | — | — | — | — | — | 1433 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 162 | 147 | 468 | 120 | 303 | 162 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 444 | 836 | 241 | 346 | 137 | 102 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 216 | 120 |
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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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