
Surf Forecasts:
Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, WNW swell with 13,309 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with WNW swell.
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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
404 | 450 | 449 | 379 | 273 | 327 | 828 | 563 | 732 | 2050 | 12013 | 12289 | 5514 | 3446 | 2126 | 2452 | 3765 | 4037 | 4234 | 3646 | 2011 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:40PM3.52m | 9:59AM3.34m | 10:15PM3.25m | 10:32AM3.12m | 10:51PM2.96m | 11:07AM2.87m | 11:34PM2.66m | 11:52AM2.61m | 00:33AM2.39m | 1:04PM2.40m | 2:14AM2.24m | 2:54PM2.36m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:31PM0.27m | 3:50AM0.29m | 4:05PM0.45m | 4:22AM0.57m | 4:41PM0.68m | 4:56AM0.87m | 5:19PM0.94m | 5:36AM1.16m | 6:09PM1.21m | 6:32AM1.41m | 7:32PM1.41m | 8:14AM1.55m | 9:37PM1.39m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:50 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | 7 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NW 15 | WNW 13 | W 12 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
404 | 450 | 449 | 379 | 273 | 327 | 828 | 563 | 86 | 32 | 11 | 1123 | 5514 | 3446 | 7 | 2 | 142 | 244 | 346 | 3646 | 2011 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | W 18 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | N 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
313 | 232 | 85 | 50 | 30 | 7 | 374 | 144 | 13 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 34 | 1 | — | 40 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | N 12 | — | — | NNW 13 | NE 9 | NNW 12 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 119 | — | 3 | — | — | 101 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | S 3 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WSW 3 | S 5 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 3 | — |
9 | 31 | — | 11 | 102 | 108 | — | 4 | 732 | 2050 | 12013 | 12289 | 7 | 39 | 2126 | 2452 | 3765 | 4037 | 4234 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 134 | 107 | 83 | 297 | 998 | 755 | 159 | 107 | 249 | 284 | 813 | 716 | 345 | 169 | 345 | 353 | 552 | 337 | 199 | 161 | 134 |
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Information about the Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rubh A Bhiogar (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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