Mangersta Sands (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 13 Mar 2026 GMT
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Mangersta Sands (Lewis) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mangersta Sands (Lewis) sea temperature is
7.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) this week:

The surf forecast for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mangersta Sands (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 10.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 13th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 13th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 16th Mar)33ft (10.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, gales from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the S on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
W
6
W
6.5
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
W
4
W
5
W
9
W
9.5
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SW
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WSW
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WSW
5.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
W
2.3
W
1.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)151514121213101119181715121212131412111211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12461164201649573114512382433906913599656008633789102116042478667301318811074373828161469944
Wind
(km/h)
40
W
50
WNW
40
W
35
W
25
W
35
SSW
45
WSW
50
WSW
55
SW
55
W
35
WSW
50
S
70
S
45
SSW
60
SSW
60
SSW
45
SW
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WSW
10
WSW
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SW
15
S
Wind State (?)
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cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
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on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:03PM
2.24
3:31AM
2.43
4:13PM
2.46
4:25AM
2.69
4:57PM
2.73
5:04AM
2.97
5:33PM
3.00
5:37AM
3.24
6:05PM
3.25
6:10AM
3.48
6:37PM
3.46
6:43AM
3.66
7:10PM
3.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:14PM
1.42
9:59AM
1.19
10:16PM
1.19
10:45AM
0.89
10:57PM
0.93
11:20AM
0.58
11:32PM
0.68
11:53AM
0.29
12:05AM
0.45
12:26PM
0.05
12:39AM
0.26
12:59PM
-0.11
1:13AM
0.13
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise6:50--6:48--6:46--6:43--6:39--6:37--6:33--
Sunset-6:24--6:27--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:36--6:38-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C66677755688101088998887
Feels °C (?)-4-5-4-201-6-7-8-2-10-4-2-5-3-1-1433
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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 12 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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