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Ruhba Phail (Lewis) Surf Forecast
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Ruhba Phail (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 13 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruhba Phail (Lewis) this week:
The surf forecast for Ruhba Phail (Lewis) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruhba Phail (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 17th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 18th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruhba Phail (Lewis) over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 205 | 209 | 210 | 154 | 111 | 75 | 55 | 69 | 169 | 198 | 240 | 188 | 100 | 71 | 367 | 380 | 222 | 111 | 55 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 71 | 68 | 84 | 88 | 189 | 281 | 302 | 247 | 249 | 290 | 238 | 228 | 241 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:09PM 3.28 | 8:27AM 3.11 | 8:41PM 3.23 | 9:01AM 3.02 | 9:14PM 3.14 | 9:37AM 2.89 | 9:50PM 3.04 | 10:17AM 2.76 | 10:31PM 2.92 | 11:05AM 2.63 | 11:20PM 2.81 | 12:06PM 2.53 | 12:19AM 2.74 | 1:20PM 2.52 | 1:28AM 2.74 | 2:35PM 2.63 | 2:38AM 2.82 | 3:40PM 2.82 | 3:44AM 2.97 | 4:36PM 3.05 | 4:43AM 3.17 | 5:26PM 3.28 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:58PM 0.46 | 2:21AM 0.45 | 2:31PM 0.53 | 2:54AM 0.50 | 3:04PM 0.63 | 3:30AM 0.60 | 3:39PM 0.76 | 4:09AM 0.71 | 4:18PM 0.90 | 4:54AM 0.83 | 5:03PM 1.05 | 5:48AM 0.90 | 6:01PM 1.18 | 6:54AM 0.92 | 7:13PM 1.25 | 8:06AM 0.84 | 8:33PM 1.21 | 9:15AM 0.67 | 9:43PM 1.04 | 10:15AM 0.47 | 10:43PM 0.79 | 11:08AM 0.28 | 11:35PM 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:47 | - | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:57 | - | - | 9:59 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:01 | - | - | 10:04 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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