
Surf Forecasts:
Mangersta Sands (Lewis) surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, W swell with 5,305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) this week:
The surf forecast for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mangersta Sands (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, moderate winds from the W by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1419 | 1023 | 1160 | 1223 | 1158 | 2983 | 4225 | 4827 | 3782 | 2891 | 1524 | 1187 | 1270 | 1348 | 1296 | 1224 | 1618 | 3002 | 2417 | 1140 | 405 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:57AM3.03m | 11:35PM2.82m | 12:01PM2.79m | 00:58AM2.58m | 1:29PM2.65m | 2:43AM2.53m | 3:07PM2.71m | 4:11AM2.71m | 4:23PM2.93m | 5:12AM2.96m | 5:19PM3.17m | 5:59AM3.20m | 6:05PM3.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:45AM0.67m | 5:16PM0.68m | 5:42AM0.98m | 6:28PM0.91m | 7:05AM1.22m | 8:11PM0.99m | 8:53AM1.25m | 9:48PM0.83m | 10:18AM1.06m | 10:54PM0.57m | 11:16AM0.81m | 11:43PM0.32m | 12:01PM0.56m | 00:23AM0.13m | |||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | NNW 11 | WNW 9 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | — | W 10 | N 10 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
1419 | 1023 | 109 | 25 | 254 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | 1524 | 8 | 16 | 36 | 69 | 48 | 44 | 29 | 2417 | 1140 | 312 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | SW 10 | NNW 12 | SW 16 | NNW 11 | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 9 | N 7 | N 10 |
12 | 614 | 27 | 10 | 25 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 43 | 76 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | NNW 12 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | N 10 | N 10 |
3 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 77 | 94 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | — | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | SW 6 |
932 | — | 1160 | 1223 | 1158 | 2983 | 4225 | 4827 | 3782 | 2891 | — | 1187 | 1270 | 1348 | 1296 | 1224 | 1618 | 3002 | — | — | 405 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 171 | 126 | 186 | 311 | 311 | 214 | 220 | 330 | 319 | 319 | 318 | 318 | 329 | 406 | 240 | 374 | 807 | 452 | 678 | 121 | 145 |
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Information about the Mangersta Sands (Lewis) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mangersta Sands (Lewis) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mangersta Sands (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 (Mangersta Sands (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 Mangersta Sands (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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