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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 BST
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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
8.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 16th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
4
!
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
1.1
WSW
1.9
SW
1.7
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
WSW
3
W
1.9
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.4
WSW
1.7
W
1.8
W
1.6
W
Period(s) (?)8131212141412111111111091014131211111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1133961082821377331551743140224612676361319406116512796210619461316720911722
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
20
SSE
20
S
10
ESE
20
SSW
30
SSW
20
SE
30
SE
35
S
40
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
20
WSW
5
S
5
SW
15
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
Sunrise-6:18--6:16--6:13--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:01-
Sunset--8:38--8:42--8:44--8:45--8:47--8:51--8:52
light rain
mod rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
28-51-13-2-12--------
Temp. °C10109991010109999889101313111013
Feels °C (?)564634432122357578547
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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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