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Ruhba Phail (Lewis) Surf Forecast
/ Scot – Outer Hebrides (10 surf breaks) /
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Ruhba Phail (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ruhba Phail (Lewis) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ruhba Phail (Lewis) sea temperature is
8.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruhba Phail (Lewis) this week:
The surf forecast for Ruhba Phail (Lewis) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruhba Phail (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruhba Phail (Lewis) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 11955 | 7743 | 3592 | 2206 | 1835 | 3029 | 2446 | 7043 | 11088 | 8130 | 4431 | 9829 | 10411 | 7326 | 3502 | 5277 | 4924 | 2440 | 1037 | 639 | 371 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:26AM 2.84 | 10:39PM 2.84 | 11:05AM 2.60 | 11:21PM 2.62 | 11:58AM 2.37 | 12:23AM 2.42 | 1:26PM 2.22 | 1:58AM 2.35 | 3:13PM 2.26 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:28PM 0.88 | 4:54AM 0.91 | 5:06PM 1.12 | 5:41AM 1.14 | 5:57PM 1.34 | 6:54AM 1.32 | 7:24PM 1.49 | 8:42AM 1.32 | 9:16PM 1.45 | ||||||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 6 | 5 | - | - | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 9 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | -3 | 2 | -1 | -1 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Information about the Ruhba Phail (Lewis) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ruhba Phail (Lewis) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ruhba Phail (Lewis) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ruhba Phail (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 (Ruhba Phail (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 Ruhba Phail (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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