
Surf Forecasts:
Dalmore Bay (Lewis) surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 3,046 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dalmore Bay (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dalmore Bay (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
809 | 798 | 1879 | 2938 | 2124 | 1000 | 573 | 708 | 865 | 680 | 524 | 585 | 294 | 494 | 403 | 341 | 245 | 142 | 92 | 144 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:16PM2.47m | 4:48AM2.42m | 5:20PM2.58m | 5:48AM2.53m | 6:11PM2.74m | 6:36AM2.66m | 6:53PM2.92m | 7:16AM2.79m | 7:30PM3.08m | 7:51AM2.89m | 8:04PM3.22m | 8:25AM2.96m | 8:35PM3.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:41PM1.20m | 11:04AM1.15m | 11:42PM1.07m | 11:57AM1.02m | 00:30AM0.90m | 12:40PM0.86m | 1:10AM0.72m | 1:17PM0.70m | 1:46AM0.54m | 1:51PM0.56m | 2:21AM0.39m | 2:24PM0.46m | 2:53AM0.29m | ||||||||
5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | |
mm | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 8 | — | — | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | N 9 | W 9 | N 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | N 8 | NNW 8 |
1 | 1 | — | — | 2124 | 1000 | 573 | 708 | 865 | 680 | 524 | 101 | 210 | 49 | 403 | 341 | 245 | 142 | 88 | 144 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | — | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 7 | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 114 | 220 | 378 | 426 | 294 | 184 | — | 68 | — | 32 | 19 | 63 | 44 | 92 | 48 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | WSW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | 57 | 37 | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
809 | 798 | 1879 | 2938 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 585 | 294 | 494 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 729 | 995 | 336 | 837 | 705 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 138 | 121 | 1 | 190 | 121 | 121 | 138 | 190 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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