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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 02 Sep 2025 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
14.9° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (Sep 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mangersta Sands (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 3rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

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02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
3
0
0
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.2
WSW
3
WSW
2.3
W
1.5
SW
1.5
W
1
W
1.1
SW
2
S
3
SSW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)8881211107101099109911111099910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)315226222487500288401569789761126810547183912825169261453686502492
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
SSE
5
SE
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
35
SSW
35
SSW
20
SSE
15
SE
20
E
35
E
15
SE
20
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
E
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:17AM
2.33
4:46PM
2.53
5:20AM
2.56
5:35PM
2.81
6:04AM
2.83
6:14PM
3.10
6:42AM
3.11
6:49PM
3.38
7:18AM
3.35
7:24PM
3.62
7:53AM
3.53
7:59PM
3.78
8:28AM
3.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:02PM
1.35
10:30AM
1.30
11:09PM
1.10
11:25AM
1.06
11:54PM
0.78
12:06PM
0.80
12:31AM
0.46
12:42PM
0.56
1:06AM
0.16
1:18PM
0.34
1:41AM
-0.08
1:53PM
0.18
2:17AM
-0.21
Tue
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise--6:30--6:33--6:35--6:37--6:39--6:41--6:43
Sunset8:25--8:22--8:20--8:16--8:15--8:12--8:08--
light rain
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
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Rain (mm)
2-11--13--1---23-----
Temp. °C141314141414141313141417171515151416171618
Feels °C (?)11101412131110107881414121013911121316
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Mangersta Sands (Lewis) (calm at Stornoway 42 km from Mangersta Sands (Lewis)). A 1.2m swell from the WSW

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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Outer Hebrides? If you are looking for accommodation near Mangersta Sands (Lewis), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Outer Hebrides, consider staying in Stornoway which is 42 km (26 miles) away.

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