Surf Forecasts:
Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, W swell with 9,774 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with NE 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 (Aug 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, strong winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 7 | NNE 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | N 10 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 13 | 37 | 123 | 99 | 123 | 114 | 123 | 65 | 101 | 324 | 405 | 935 | 724 | 1058 | 318 | 320 | 413 | 1523 | 2301 | 7706 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:57AM3.29m | 8:02PM3.59m | 8:27AM3.39m | 8:32PM3.67m | 8:58AM3.44m | 9:03PM3.67m | 9:29AM3.43m | 9:36PM3.60m | 10:02AM3.36m | 10:13PM3.45m | 10:40AM3.21m | 10:55PM3.23m | 11:24AM3.02m | 11:48PM2.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:56PM0.42m | 2:20AM0.10m | 2:27PM0.33m | 2:51AM0.03m | 2:59PM0.30m | 3:22AM0.05m | 3:32PM0.34m | 3:56AM0.15m | 4:08PM0.43m | 4:32AM0.34m | 4:48PM0.58m | 5:14AM0.59m | 5:35PM0.78m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | NNE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | W 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 18 | NNW 8 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 8 | N 10 | N 9 |
7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 99 | 54 | 114 | 123 | 65 | 44 | 74 | 30 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 318 | 320 | 127 | 22 | 47 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | N 7 | N 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | NNE 7 | — | N 8 | N 10 | — | W 8 | NNW 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 42 | 65 | 40 | 18 | — | 6 | 7 | — | 92 | 82 | 37 | 28 | 17 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 7 | E 10 | — | — | W 6 | W 11 | NW 6 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | W 17 | W 7 | W 16 | — | NW 6 | NW 8 |
1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 10 | — | — | 6 | 27 | 5 | — | 6 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | E 4 | — | — | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | SSW 3 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 14 |
7 | 13 | 37 | 123 | 44 | 123 | 16 | — | — | 101 | 324 | 405 | 935 | 724 | 1058 | — | 8 | 413 | 1523 | 2301 | 7706 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 306 | 306 | 306 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 83 | 1 | 0 | 136 | 486 | 134 | 877 | 822 | 537 | 337 | 337 | 88 | 107 | 107 | 176 |
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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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