Dalmore Bay (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 BST
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Dalmore Bay (Lewis) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dalmore Bay (Lewis) sea temperature is
8.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dalmore Bay (Lewis) this week:

The surf forecast for Dalmore Bay (Lewis) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dalmore Bay (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 24th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 24th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 21st Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
NNE
0.9
N
0.7
N
0.7
NNE
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)121413121110109891412121211101199109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)78410455232401145030146667961181391216890136799694
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
5
ENE
5
N
10
N
5
NE
20
NE
20
NE
10
ESE
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:18AM
3.21
10:37PM
3.22
11:15AM
2.91
11:34PM
3.00
12:25PM
2.62
12:46AM
2.80
1:54PM
2.45
2:13AM
2.71
3:26PM
2.45
3:36AM
2.75
4:37PM
2.59
4:42AM
2.88
5:29PM
2.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:08AM
0.18
4:27PM
0.46
5:00AM
0.39
5:19PM
0.76
6:04AM
0.64
6:24PM
1.02
7:26AM
0.81
7:49PM
1.18
9:00AM
0.82
9:24PM
1.15
10:18AM
0.69
10:37PM
0.99
11:15AM
0.52
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
Sunrise-6:00--5:58--5:54--5:52--5:50--5:47--5:43-
Sunset--8:52--8:53--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:02--9:06
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C991189910121411131298881212101011
Feels °C (?)52534479118108633587777
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Information about the Dalmore Bay (Lewis) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dalmore Bay (Lewis) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dalmore Bay (Lewis) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dalmore Bay (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 (Dalmore Bay (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 Dalmore Bay (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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