Surf Forecasts:
Mangersta Sands (Lewis) surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SW swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | W 12 |
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640 | 769 | 804 | 908 | 932 | 549 | 339 | 243 | 102 | 126 | 107 | 188 | 254 | 279 | 229 | 115 | 69 | 32 | 43 | 53 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:22PM3.65m | 10:01AM3.29m | 10:12PM3.57m | 10:54AM3.14m | 11:03PM3.42m | 11:49AM2.98m | 11:57PM3.22m | 12:46PM2.84m | 00:54AM3.00m | 1:46PM2.74m | 1:56AM2.81m | 2:48PM2.70m | 3:00AM2.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:09PM0.32m | 3:44AM0.01m | 3:57PM0.45m | 4:36AM0.13m | 4:47PM0.62m | 5:29AM0.30m | 5:40PM0.80m | 6:24AM0.50m | 6:39PM0.97m | 7:23AM0.68m | 7:44PM1.10m | 8:24AM0.83m | 8:54PM1.15m | ||||||||
4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:35 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:37 | — | — | 10:37 | — | — | 10:37 | |
mm | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | NNE 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | WSW 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | W 12 |
640 | 53 | 804 | 908 | 932 | 549 | 11 | 10 | 45 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 279 | 229 | 115 | 69 | 32 | 11 | 10 | 67 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | NNE 7 | N 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | WNW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
53 | — | 43 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | S 10 | — | — | N 10 | N 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 10 | — | — | S 5 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 |
130 | 769 | — | — | 12 | — | 339 | 243 | 102 | 126 | 107 | 188 | 254 | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 53 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 186 | 145 | 126 | 143 | 10 | 27 | 145 | 145 | 186 | 696 | 311 | 177 | 128 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 145 | 707 | 311 | 10 |
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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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