Ruhba Phail (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 10 May 2026 BST
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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
9.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ruhba Phail (Lewis) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 13th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruhba Phail (Lewis) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, strong winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
9
2.2
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.8
W
9
3.5
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
11
3.5
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
2.5
NNW
9
3
N
9
2.5
N
9
2.1
N
9
1.3
NNE
9
1.5
N
11
1.6
N
11
1.5
N
11
1.5
N
10
1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
246
485
372
415
406
505
1938
2923
2770
3357
2772
997
1225
985
653
266
555
651
505
431
240
Wind (km/h)
20
W
35
WNW
25
NNE
15
NW
20
SW
35
WNW
40
W
35
W
25
NW
30
N
40
N
40
N
35
NNE
30
N
25
N
20
NNE
15
N
5
NE
0
NW
5
NW
10
SSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
2:15PM2.39m
2:20AM2.57m
3:25PM2.54m
3:25AM2.70m
4:20PM2.78m
4:21AM2.89m
5:07PM3.03m
5:11AM3.12m
5:49PM3.27m
5:59AM3.33m
6:31PM3.47m
6:46AM3.49m
7:13PM3.60m
Low Tide
8:09PM1.38m
8:58AM0.99m
9:24PM1.27m
9:57AM0.78m
10:23PM1.06m
10:47AM0.54m
11:12PM0.80m
11:33AM0.32m
11:58PM0.53m
12:17PM0.15m
00:42AM0.29m
1:01PM0.06m
1:26AM0.11m
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:15
5:11
5:09
5:07
5:05
5:03
5:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:36
9:37
9:39
9:42
9:44
9:45
9:47
1
2
3
2
5
2
1
2
Temp °C
9
9
6
6
7
9
9
9
8
9
9
8
8
8
7
8
8
8
8
8
9
4
1
-1
1
-1
3
0
1
1
2
0
-1
0
1
1
2
3
4
6
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
9
0.9
N
9
1.7
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
11
0.5
N
9
0.3
N
8
3.5
WNW
11
3.5
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
1.3
NNE
9
1.5
N
11
0.3
WNW
7
0.5
W
12
0.8
W
12
1.2
N
9
Energy kJ
246
136
372
415
406
167
38
13
2770
3357
2772
743
263
153
80
266
555
11
78
171
240
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
10
0.8
N
10
1.1
N
9
1
N
9
0.8
N
9
0.1
W
20
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.3
NNE
9
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.6
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
8
1
W
11
Energy kJ
30
121
198
157
101
7
7
6
17
10
10
10
9
49
64
14
24
12
220
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
15
0.3
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
4
8
14
4
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
8
2.2
WNW
7
0.9
NNE
7
1.8
W
9
3.5
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
10
0.3
NNE
8
2.5
NNW
9
3
N
9
2.5
N
9
2.1
N
9
1.1
NNW
6
1.6
N
11
1.5
N
11
1.5
N
10
Energy kJ
168
485
73
505
1938
2923
14
997
1225
985
653
85
651
505
431
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
4
4
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
193
312
665
180
322
185
852
458
170
600
990
332
758
332
326
601
372
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Outer Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
4
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
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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).

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