Dalmore Bay (Lewis) Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.31° N 6.75° W

Dalmore Bay (Lewis) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dalmore Bay (Lewis) sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.7° 

Dalmore Bay (Lewis) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dalmore Bay (Lewis) surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, W swell with 12,541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with WSW 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 14th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 14th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 18th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, strong winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
13
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.2
NNW
13
1.8
WSW
8
1.7
WSW
9
1.5
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.6
W
9
2.1
W
11
1.8
W
10
2.1
W
8
2.5
W
9
4.5
W
13
5.5
W
14
5
WNW
13
4
W
12
3
W
11
3.5
W
10
4.5
W
11
5.5
W
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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428
433
453
495
423
484
319
395
980
612
545
1018
6830
12386
7651
4148
2324
2542
4839
9448
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
15
SW
10
N
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
NNW
15
NW
20
SW
25
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
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SW
45
SSW
40
WSW
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WSW
45
W
40
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:08PM3.54m
9:30AM3.31m
9:43PM3.35m
10:02AM3.17m
10:18PM3.10m
10:34AM2.98m
10:54PM2.83m
11:10AM2.75m
11:36PM2.55m
11:55AM2.52m
00:34AM2.29m
1:08PM2.32m
2:16AM2.14m
Low Tide
3:00PM0.11m
3:22AM0.05m
3:34PM0.23m
3:54AM0.28m
4:09PM0.42m
4:26AM0.56m
4:44PM0.66m
5:00AM0.84m
5:23PM0.92m
5:39AM1.12m
6:14PM1.19m
6:35AM1.36m
7:38PM1.38m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
11
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13
9
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6
4
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1
1
3
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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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