Surf Forecasts:
Dalmore Bay (Lewis) surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with N swell.
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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dalmore Bay (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dalmore Bay (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 9 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 113 | 73 | 62 | 94 | 55 | 408 | 88 | 336 | 306 | 202 | 392 | 309 | 558 | 1067 | 1613 | 3844 | 1754 | 1079 | 410 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:36PM3.48m | 8:59AM3.23m | 9:07PM3.49m | 9:31AM3.23m | 9:40PM3.42m | 10:04AM3.17m | 10:17PM3.28m | 10:42AM3.04m | 10:59PM3.08m | 11:26AM2.87m | 11:51PM2.82m | 12:24PM2.67m | 1:04AM2.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:55AM0.02m | 3:02PM0.23m | 3:27AM0.04m | 3:35PM0.27m | 4:00AM0.15m | 4:11PM0.37m | 4:36AM0.33m | 4:51PM0.53m | 5:18AM0.57m | 5:39PM0.74m | 6:10AM0.85m | 6:43PM0.96m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:36 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NNE 6 | NW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 9 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 9 | WSW 10 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | N 8 |
86 | 113 | 73 | 55 | 94 | 55 | 8 | 45 | 336 | 306 | 202 | 392 | 194 | 162 | 81 | 1613 | 3844 | 1754 | 1079 | 316 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 10 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 10 | WSW 9 | NE 8 | N 7 | N 8 | WSW 8 | N 10 | SW 16 | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | WSW 10 |
1 | 6 | 5 | 62 | 31 | 20 | 9 | 88 | 3 | 97 | 177 | 85 | 145 | 10 | — | 58 | 69 | — | — | 410 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | NW 6 | WSW 11 | W 8 | N 11 | SW 11 | — | NNE 6 | — | — | N 13 | W 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 31 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | W 8 | WSW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | E 3 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | N 9 | NNW 8 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 408 | 88 | 53 | — | — | 7 | 309 | 558 | 1067 | — | — | 281 | 470 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 121 | 474 | 148 | 661 | 328 | 0 | 358 | 148 | 294 | 1038 | 995 | 217 | 995 | 620 | 1 |
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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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