
Surf Forecasts:
Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, N swell with 872 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | W 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 6 | NNW 9 | W 8 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
470 | 340 | 246 | 77 | 153 | 78 | 59 | 41 | 42 | 69 | 79 | 341 | 243 | 234 | 289 | 841 | 564 | 268 | 135 | 120 | 158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:50AM3.04m | 8:00PM3.37m | 8:23AM3.13m | 8:31PM3.48m | 8:56AM3.18m | 9:02PM3.53m | 9:28AM3.20m | 9:33PM3.53m | 10:00AM3.19m | 10:04PM3.47m | 10:35AM3.14m | 10:39PM3.36m | 11:12AM3.05m | 11:19PM3.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:48PM0.61m | 2:16AM0.40m | 2:21PM0.52m | 2:49AM0.29m | 2:53PM0.48m | 3:21AM0.24m | 3:25PM0.49m | 3:54AM0.23m | 3:58PM0.54m | 4:27AM0.29m | 4:34PM0.63m | 5:03AM0.40m | 5:13PM0.75m | ||||||||
5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:39 | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 9 | N 8 | WNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
59 | 340 | 246 | 61 | 43 | 78 | 59 | 41 | 42 | 24 | 79 | 147 | 201 | 234 | 289 | 841 | 564 | 268 | 135 | 120 | 158 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | — | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 12 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
11 | 223 | 75 | 40 | — | 33 | 31 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 14 | 243 | 120 | 271 | 20 | 13 | 26 | 92 | 75 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WNW 8 | NNE 8 | W 10 | WNW 7 | WSW 9 | NNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 7 |
2 | 41 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 48 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSW 4 | — | NNW 7 | NW 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
470 | 8 | — | 77 | 153 | 72 | 17 | 23 | 40 | 69 | 67 | 341 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 279 | 198 | 0 | 107 | 190 | 337 | 149 | 700 | 107 | 734 | 929 | 353 | 40 | 215 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 83 | 15 |
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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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