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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 11 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 Thursday (Feb 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 19s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mangersta Sands (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 12th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 12th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 12th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri night, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 5mm) on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sat afternoon, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
1
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4
4
3
3
3
0
0
0
1
3
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4
!
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1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
W
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)141917161514131313121211111212121313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)735735349192901145312999087227326344697135613298244223462499267623081578894
Wind
(km/h)
45
E
40
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
25
NNE
20
N
15
N
0
WNW
35
W
25
WSW
30
SSE
30
ESE
10
NE
10
NNW
5
E
5
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
40
E
50
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:48AM
2.34
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:17PM
1.41
9:20AM
1.37
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
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--8:07--8:06--8:03--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:52
Sunset5:14--5:16--5:19--5:22--5:23--5:25--5:29--
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cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light snow
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C555545566652355645545
Feels °C (?)-6-6-3-3-4-2-1-2-3-1-2-601230-1-1-5-6
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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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