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Mangersta Sands (Lewis) Surf Forecast
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Mangersta Sands (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 18 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.6° 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 Monday (May 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | |
850 | 598 | 371 | 104 | 71 | 636 | 2643 | 2763 | 1597 | 732 | 335 | 668 | 777 | 1347 | 932 | 738 | 784 | 749 | 800 | 547 | 398 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:42PM3.65m | 9:13AM3.45m | 9:29PM3.56m | 10:07AM3.26m | 10:21PM3.41m | 11:05AM3.04m | 11:18PM3.22m | 12:11PM2.83m | 00:22AM3.05m | 1:23PM2.70m | 1:32AM2.91m | 2:36PM2.68m | 2:44AM2.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:31PM0.14m | 2:59AM0.02m | 3:17PM0.30m | 3:50AM0.12m | 4:07PM0.52m | 4:45AM0.28m | 5:01PM0.75m | 5:47AM0.48m | 6:03PM0.97m | 6:56AM0.64m | 7:17PM1.12m | 8:10AM0.73m | 8:36PM1.16m | ||||||||
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 | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:04 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 14 | SW 12 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SW 16 | W 16 | SSW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
 kJ | 850 | 598 | 371 | 104 | 71 | 189 | 2643 | 1930 | 1138 | 732 | 246 | 668 | 74 | 1347 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 547 | 398 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | WSW 16 | NE 8 | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | N 7 | — | N 6 | — | — | SW 15 | W 11 |
| kJ | 86 | 78 | 78 | 51 | 29 | 636 | 14 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 62 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | SSW 7 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 26 | 37 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 127 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | S 4 | SW 8 | SSE 4 | SW 10 | — | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | 2763 | 1597 | 40 | 335 | 11 | 777 | — | 932 | 738 | 784 | 749 | 800 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 26 | 0 | 323 | 2 | 2 | 145 | 207 | 171 | 126 | 171 | 10 | 145 | 145 | 27 | 184 | 275 | 186 | 171 | 10 | 27 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Outer Hebrides | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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