Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 BST
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Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) sea temperature is
9.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) this week:

The surf forecast for Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 21st May)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 21st May)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 21st May)8ft (2.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
3
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
15
1.7
W
13
2.4
WSW
12
1.5
W
11
0.8
W
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.2
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
9
1.8
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
9
0.8
WNW
15
1.9
W
13
1.8
W
13
1.8
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.4
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1225
1016
1647
555
149
275
341
328
584
457
411
567
461
383
292
1178
1009
911
885
618
432
Wind (km/h)
25
S
35
SW
35
SW
15
SSE
25
SW
15
SSE
30
S
30
SSW
30
SW
35
SW
35
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
25
W
10
W
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:14AM3.30m
10:28PM3.48m
11:14AM3.06m
11:26PM3.31m
12:21PM2.85m
00:30AM3.13m
1:34PM2.72m
1:41AM3.00m
2:48PM2.71m
2:51AM2.93m
3:53PM2.78m
3:56AM2.92m
4:47PM2.90m
Low Tide
4:16PM0.53m
4:55AM0.28m
5:09PM0.77m
5:57AM0.47m
6:10PM1.00m
7:06AM0.63m
7:22PM1.16m
8:20AM0.72m
8:42PM1.21m
9:29AM0.73m
9:54PM1.14m
10:27AM0.70m
10:53PM1.02m
rain showers
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light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:50
4:48
4:46
4:43
4:43
4:41
4:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:55
9:58
10:00
10:01
10:04
10:05
10:07
2
1
3
1
6
1
1
Temp °C
12
12
10
11
13
12
13
14
12
14
13
12
15
15
14
16
15
11
10
10
9
5
5
2
8
8
9
8
8
8
7
6
6
9
9
10
11
10
7
4
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
15
1.7
W
13
0.3
SE
6
1.5
W
11
0.8
W
11
1.2
WSW
10
0.2
NNE
7
1.2
WSW
11
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
16
1.8
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
0.3
SSE
5
1.3
WSW
9
1.9
W
13
1.8
W
13
1.8
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.4
W
11
Energy kJ
1225
1016
6
555
149
275
4
328
1
1
5
567
461
5
289
1178
1009
911
885
618
432
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
NE
7
0.1
N
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
18
0.8
WNW
15
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
13
0.2
S
4
0.1
W
21
Energy kJ
7
7
1
6
5
5
1
2
2
1
2
3
6
292
2
1
3
1
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
W
16
0.1
N
5
0.1
W
15
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
6
1
1
1
5
1
4
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
1
SW
5
2.4
WSW
12
0.4
S
3
1.2
SW
7
0.5
S
4
1.3
SW
10
0.8
SSW
4
1.6
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
9
0.2
SSE
4
0.7
S
4
1.5
WSW
9
0.6
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.5
S
4
Energy kJ
5
41
1647
3
147
7
341
19
584
457
411
2
20
383
10
10
6
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
31
176
149
0
107
0
88
149
134
176
198
134
134
182
107
107
107
107
199
199
107
Best forecast wave conditions in Outer Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
4
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
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The above surf forecast table for Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rubh A Bhiogar (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 (Rubh A Bhiogar (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).

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