Surf Forecasts:
Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with 1,504 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 (Aug 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubh A Bhiogar (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 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 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
188 | 162 | 187 | 331 | 364 | 273 | 131 | 63 | 40 | 106 | 96 | 165 | 1280 | 1148 | 431 | 229 | 231 | 251 | 253 | 279 | 293 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:55PM3.93m | 9:27AM3.54m | 9:34PM3.83m | 10:04AM3.43m | 10:13PM3.63m | 10:41AM3.27m | 10:51PM3.35m | 11:18AM3.06m | 11:32PM3.04m | 11:59AM2.82m | 00:19AM2.73m | 12:49PM2.60m | 1:21AM2.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:45PM0.18m | 3:15AM-0.18m | 3:24PM0.22m | 3:53AM-0.04m | 4:02PM0.34m | 4:29AM0.20m | 4:40PM0.52m | 5:05AM0.49m | 5:19PM0.75m | 5:43AM0.80m | 6:02PM1.00m | 6:27AM1.10m | 6:56PM1.24m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NNE 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 |
57 | 30 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 273 | 131 | 63 | 40 | 106 | 96 | 53 | 1280 | 1148 | 431 | 120 | 64 | 44 | 253 | 279 | 293 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | S 3 | NNW 5 | NNE 9 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 6 | N 8 | N 8 | ENE 4 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | W 17 | W 18 | W 18 | W 17 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
12 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 50 | 58 | 20 | 48 | 46 | 2 | 33 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 64 | 58 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 11 | WNW 6 | NE 4 | W 18 | SSE 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | W 17 | W 16 | NW 11 | WNW 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 12 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 4 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 2 | — | — | — | E 3 | SSE 3 | WSW 8 | — | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | — | — | — |
188 | 162 | 187 | 331 | 364 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 165 | — | 91 | 320 | 229 | 231 | 251 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 107 | 107 | 727 | 486 | 1181 | 183 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 107 | 1 | 294 | 15 | 604 | 15 | 40 | 306 | 306 | 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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