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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 16 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
9.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ruhba Phail (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 17th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 19th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 19th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruhba Phail (Lewis) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, near gales from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
0
1
4
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!
!
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3
2
1
2
1
2
3
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.8
SW
1.5
WNW
4
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.3
W
2
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.1
W
1.3
W
1.9
W
1.2
W
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)14131211101071916161615141312121110131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)252811457264032121596415917776781556884415209713299426042843521245409371
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
E
15
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
10
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
SSE
25
E
40
SE
20
ESE
35
ESE
30
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
45
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:57AM
3.03
6:18PM
2.93
6:32AM
3.21
6:54PM
3.05
7:05AM
3.35
7:28PM
3.13
7:37AM
3.45
8:02PM
3.19
8:09AM
3.50
8:36PM
3.20
8:42AM
3.49
9:11PM
3.17
9:16AM
3.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:42PM
0.80
12:10PM
0.66
12:18AM
0.65
12:46PM
0.49
12:53AM
0.54
1:20PM
0.35
1:26AM
0.46
1:54PM
0.25
1:59AM
0.43
2:27PM
0.19
2:33AM
0.45
3:01PM
0.20
3:08AM
0.52
3:37PM
0.26
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
Sunrise-9:00--8:59--8:56--8:56--8:53--8:52--8:51-
Sunset--4:15--4:17--4:20--4:22--4:23--4:27--4:29
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light rain
light rain
light rain
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cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C667777788788879888866
Feels °C (?)34431-1122522-11-23011-5-5
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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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