
Surf Forecasts:
Mangersta Sands (Lewis) surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 36ft (11.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 55,918 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mangersta Sands (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 11.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 36ft (11.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, near gales from the N by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WNW 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1064 | 4899 | 3042 | 3015 | 7373 | 4965 | 3449 | 3028 | 2008 | 2252 | 3775 | 2925 | 1455 | 951 | 1270 | 1793 | 2001 | 8144 | 5224 | 2899 | 24072 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 12:13PM2.45m | 1:20AM2.22m | 1:45PM2.37m | 3:02AM2.27m | 3:13PM2.45m | 4:12AM2.47m | 4:14PM2.64m | 4:58AM2.72m | 4:58PM2.86m | 5:35AM2.98m | 5:37PM3.09m | 6:09AM3.22m | 6:13PM3.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:45PM1.29m | 7:12AM1.50m | 8:29PM1.30m | 9:00AM1.47m | 9:49PM1.12m | 10:11AM1.29m | 10:39PM0.88m | 10:58AM1.05m | 11:19PM0.61m | 11:37AM0.80m | 11:54PM0.37m | 12:13PM0.56m | 00:29AM0.16m | ||||||||
8:08 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WNW 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | W 13 | WSW 12 | N 13 |
175 | 4899 | 3042 | 3015 | 7373 | 4965 | 3449 | 3028 | 2008 | 2252 | 2959 | 2925 | 1455 | 951 | 1270 | 1793 | 35 | 46 | 5224 | 2899 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 17 | N 12 | W 18 | NNE 12 | N 12 | N 11 | — | — | E 5 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | WSW 15 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | — |
55 | 144 | 227 | 26 | 23 | 2 | — | — | 14 | 22 | — | — | — | 71 | 20 | 38 | — | — | 98 | 108 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | — | N 12 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
31 | — | 71 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | W 13 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | — | SSE 5 | WSW 13 |
1064 | — | — | 1703 | — | — | — | — | — | 153 | 3775 | — | — | 21 | — | — | 2001 | 8144 | — | 52 | 24072 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 126 | 40 | 40 | 317 | 2 | 2 | 126 | 198 | 311 | 213 | 0 | 26 | 442 | 321 | 465 | 26 | 40 |
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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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