
Surf Forecasts:
Dalmore Bay (Lewis) surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,550 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM. 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+) | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dalmore Bay (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 7 | NNE 7 | WSW 5 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
97 | 40 | 70 | 878 | 1302 | 1124 | 1437 | 1236 | 1129 | 739 | 465 | 502 | 327 | 194 | 109 | 66 | 48 | 29 | 157 | 441 | 242 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:54PM2.64m | 1:18AM2.70m | 2:07PM2.56m | 2:43AM2.60m | 3:33PM2.60m | 4:15AM2.64m | 4:52PM2.79m | 5:32AM2.82m | 5:56PM3.07m | 6:32AM3.02m | 6:49PM3.35m | 7:23AM3.20m | 7:35PM3.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:38AM0.73m | 7:01PM0.98m | 7:45AM0.92m | 8:24PM1.07m | 9:12AM1.00m | 10:00PM0.99m | 10:39AM0.92m | 11:21PM0.73m | 11:46AM0.72m | 00:22AM0.41m | 12:40PM0.49m | 1:13AM0.12m | 1:26PM0.29m | 1:59AM-0.09m | |||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:21 | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 7 | W 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
97 | 40 | 27 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 27 | 739 | 465 | 502 | 327 | 194 | 109 | 66 | 48 | 18 | 157 | 441 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | NNE 7 | N 11 | NNE 7 | N 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
31 | 30 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 26 | 281 | 224 | 93 | 72 | 37 | 35 | 26 | 29 | 19 | 11 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | SW 7 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 9 | WSW 12 | W 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
7 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | WSW 5 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — |
— | 10 | 70 | 878 | 1302 | 1124 | 1437 | 1236 | 1129 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 143 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 206 | 323 | 158 | 167 | 294 | 162 | 345 | 328 | 328 | 148 | 121 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 345 | 199 | 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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