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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 12 Feb 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
8.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Feb 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mangersta Sands (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 13th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 15th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 16th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat night, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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2
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
N
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
N
3
N
3
N
1.4
WSW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)1615141310131281113121515151211121111911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2901158812809087117576661877317259554562753263895755284718302259452423528505
Wind
(km/h)
35
NE
20
NE
20
N
25
NNW
10
N
25
SSW
40
SSW
45
SSE
35
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
5
NW
50
NNE
35
NNE
20
N
10
N
10
SE
15
E
35
E
30
E
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossonononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:34PM
2.32
4:08AM
2.51
4:40PM
2.50
5:00AM
2.74
5:25PM
2.73
5:38AM
3.00
6:02PM
2.95
6:11AM
3.24
6:35PM
3.15
6:42AM
3.44
7:07PM
3.31
7:13AM
3.60
7:39PM
3.42
7:45AM
3.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:49PM
1.30
10:30AM
1.16
10:45PM
1.09
11:15AM
0.91
11:26PM
0.87
11:52AM
0.64
12:00AM
0.66
12:25PM
0.39
12:33AM
0.47
12:57PM
0.18
1:05AM
0.34
1:29PM
0.02
1:38AM
0.25
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--8:06--8:03--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:52--7:50
Sunset5:16--5:19--5:22--5:23--5:25--5:29--5:30--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C435546677767555644535
Feels °C (?)-4-4-2-2-3-3-4-1-1113-7-7-220-3-4-5-4
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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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