
Surf Forecasts:
Dalmore Bay (Lewis) surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, W swell with 4,889 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dalmore Bay (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri night, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the N by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
413 | 941 | 1108 | 1433 | 1618 | 3354 | 3078 | 1877 | 1121 | 745 | 440 | 653 | 616 | 1287 | 586 | 500 | 510 | 976 | 795 | 680 | 304 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:18PM3.57m | 7:48AM3.34m | 7:56PM3.67m | 8:24AM3.40m | 8:33PM3.66m | 8:57AM3.39m | 9:08PM3.54m | 9:30AM3.31m | 9:43PM3.35m | 10:02AM3.17m | 10:18PM3.10m | 10:34AM2.98m | 10:54PM2.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:10PM0.27m | 1:39AM-0.12m | 1:49PM0.13m | 2:16AM-0.17m | 2:25PM0.08m | 2:50AM-0.11m | 3:00PM0.11m | 3:22AM0.05m | 3:34PM0.23m | 3:54AM0.28m | 4:09PM0.42m | 4:26AM0.56m | 4:44PM0.66m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:01 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 8 | — | — | W 10 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
11 | 5 | — | — | 1618 | 3354 | 3078 | 1877 | 1121 | 745 | 416 | 653 | 398 | 189 | 586 | 500 | 510 | 976 | 795 | 680 | 304 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | NNW 13 | WNW 9 | W 13 | — | N 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | NNW 9 |
3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 567 | 284 | 176 | 440 | 143 | 3 | — | 88 | 38 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 90 | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 277 | 141 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — |
413 | 941 | 1108 | 1433 | — | — | 904 | — | — | — | — | 49 | 616 | 1287 | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 102 | 303 | 466 | 328 | 149 | 525 | 487 | 158 | 1 | 121 | 119 | 121 | 1 | 0 | 200 | 781 | 750 | 0 | 191 | 121 |
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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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