
Surf Forecasts:
Mangersta Sands (Lewis) surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 6,777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with W 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mangersta Sands (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 30th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 29th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, near gales from the SW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 10 | S 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2180 | 6777 | 3865 | 2244 | 1108 | 565 | 412 | 194 | 488 | 310 | 183 | 2406 | 1892 | 1822 | 2831 | 2108 | 3851 | 4028 | 3093 | 1349 | 1117 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:55PM3.04m | 7:18AM2.91m | 7:33PM3.13m | 7:56AM2.96m | 8:09PM3.21m | 8:33AM2.99m | 8:44PM3.26m | 9:09AM2.98m | 9:18PM3.27m | 9:44AM2.95m | 9:52PM3.24m | 10:21AM2.91m | 10:26PM3.18m | 11:00AM2.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.67m | 1:19PM0.70m | 1:47AM0.57m | 1:55PM0.64m | 2:24AM0.50m | 2:30PM0.61m | 3:00AM0.47m | 3:05PM0.62m | 3:36AM0.46m | 3:39PM0.67m | 4:11AM0.48m | 4:15PM0.74m | 4:48AM0.52m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:26 | — | — | 4:26 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | |
— | 10:36 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:35 | — | — | 10:35 | — | — | 10:34 | — | — | 10:34 | — | — | 10:32 | 10:31 | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | — | — | 17 | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | — | N 7 | — | — | WNW 11 | — | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 11 | N 7 |
289 | — | — | 2244 | 1108 | 565 | 412 | 194 | 488 | 310 | 166 | — | 59 | — | — | 2108 | — | 4028 | 3093 | 1349 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 7 | 169 | 106 | 57 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 131 | 28 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | SW 13 | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 46 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | WSW 10 |
2180 | 6777 | 3865 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 183 | 2406 | 1892 | 1822 | 2831 | 899 | 3851 | — | — | — | 1117 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 330 | 330 | 177 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 143 | 2 | 695 | 733 | 323 | 330 | 627 | 684 | 494 | 616 | 145 | 374 |
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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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