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
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 Friday (Apr 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 15s period. 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 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 10th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 10th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 11th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
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3
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
W
5
W
5
W
4
W
2.3
WNW
5
WSW
5
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.4
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.5
WSW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)1415151414161612131411111099988111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)777912160943867661958134431106213451992226613238194943323182641711888365711009
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
30
W
20
SW
30
SE
25
S
40
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
35
ENE
35
W
25
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
0
ENE
5
ESE
5
SSW
20
ESE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglassglassoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:36AM
2.38
1:36PM
2.13
2:15AM
2.31
3:26PM
2.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:09PM
1.31
7:10AM
1.31
7:34PM
1.44
8:59AM
1.30
9:22PM
1.39
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:30--6:28--6:24--6:22--6:18--6:16--6:13
Sunset8:24--8:27--8:29--8:30--8:34--8:36--8:37--
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
12--7--5731------3153
Temp. °C8678666678799710118810910
Feels °C (?)0-300-5-4-2-31003457832553
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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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