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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 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
9.2° 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 Saturday (Jan 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 24th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 24th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 24th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed night, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
!
1
2
2
0
1
2
0
1
0
1
!
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
2.4
W
1.7
W
1.6
W
1
W
1.8
W
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.4
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.8
W
Period(s) (?)151413121218151313121616141614131211111118
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)455621359437472892000315620911279680283641852643349814318784091951561701952
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
40
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
35
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
45
ESE
35
ESE
40
E
40
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
30
E
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:02PM
3.19
8:09AM
3.50
8:36PM
3.20
8:42AM
3.49
9:11PM
3.17
9:16AM
3.42
9:49PM
3.11
9:55AM
3.30
10:31PM
3.00
10:39AM
3.12
11:21PM
2.86
11:35AM
2.92
12:23AM
2.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:59AM
0.43
2:27PM
0.19
2:33AM
0.45
3:01PM
0.20
3:08AM
0.52
3:37PM
0.26
3:46AM
0.63
4:17PM
0.38
4:29AM
0.77
5:02PM
0.56
5:22AM
0.93
6:00PM
0.77
6:31AM
1.06
Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise--8:53--8:52--8:51--8:48--8:47--8:45--8:42
Sunset4:22--4:24--4:27--4:29--4:30--4:34--4:36--
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C887798767665543432333
Feels °C (?)30-111-2-2-5-3-3-2-3-4-5-6-4-3-3-3-5-2
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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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