
Surf Forecasts:
Dalmore Bay (Lewis) surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 15,758 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dalmore Bay (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 11s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dalmore Bay (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, near gales from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
661 | 504 | 220 | 330 | 629 | 3506 | 1955 | 2567 | 2653 | 4033 | 8779 | 9519 | 3833 | 3365 | 2770 | 2582 | 2036 | 1695 | 2165 | 1413 | 669 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:07PM3.46m | 8:26AM3.40m | 8:41PM3.36m | 8:57AM3.33m | 9:14PM3.21m | 9:28AM3.20m | 9:48PM3.00m | 10:00AM3.03m | 10:23PM2.77m | 10:36AM2.82m | 11:04PM2.52m | 11:21AM2.59m | 00:01AM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:01PM0.15m | 2:19AM0.08m | 2:35PM0.18m | 2:50AM0.22m | 3:07PM0.28m | 3:21AM0.42m | 3:41PM0.45m | 3:52AM0.65m | 4:16PM0.66m | 4:26AM0.88m | 4:56PM0.89m | 5:05AM1.11m | 5:47PM1.12m | ||||||||
7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 12 | — | W 11 | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 14 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
661 | 504 | 220 | 40 | 27 | 14 | 1955 | — | 2653 | — | — | 9519 | 3833 | 1027 | 572 | 157 | 504 | 1695 | 2165 | 1413 | 669 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNE 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 15 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 |
369 | 118 | 61 | 43 | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1533 | 42 | 23 | 135 | 76 | 530 | 303 | 167 | 117 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NW 8 | WSW 14 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 12 | — | — | N 10 | — | WNW 14 | — | — | — |
50 | 68 | 32 | 40 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | 8 | — | 437 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | W 10 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 330 | 629 | 3506 | 1567 | 2567 | — | 4033 | 8779 | — | — | 3365 | 2770 | 2582 | 2036 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 102 | 102 | 366 | 306 | 307 | 190 | 148 | 828 | 212 | 190 | 190 | 162 | 217 | 685 | 217 | 1 | 24 | 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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