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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 BST
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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
8.2° 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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. 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 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 11th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 11th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 11th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mangersta Sands (Lewis) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
SW
6.5
SW
4
WSW
5
SW
5
WSW
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
W
1.3
W
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.5
SW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)1315131310121010999881212141413121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)727717985510575304772344320001149516363257449419183517833213357224021543785475
Wind
(km/h)
50
SSE
45
SSE
45
SE
40
SSE
65
WSW
40
SW
30
S
25
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
15
ESE
35
S
30
S
25
S
30
SW
35
SSW
25
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:13PM
2.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:16PM
1.45
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:28--6:26--6:24--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13--
Sunset-8:30--8:32--8:35--8:37--8:38--8:42--8:44-
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
1-33251----37-1-12152
Temp. °C677888887910101010999991010
Feels °C (?)-6-4-4-1-6-1113342032321345
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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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