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Barvas (Lewis) Surf Forecast
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Barvas (Lewis) surfForecast / Scot – Outer Hebrides / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 20 Jan 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barvas (Lewis) this week:
The surf forecast for Barvas (Lewis) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barvas (Lewis) in the next 12 days are 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 21st Jan) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 24th Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 25th Jan) | 21ft (6.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barvas (Lewis) over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Sat 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 925 | 551 | 498 | 359 | 307 | 248 | 237 | 302 | 697 | 958 | 3267 | 2473 | 11808 | 6148 | 3836 | 3794 | 2420 | 1718 | 1360 | 814 | 1445 | 530 | 229 | 123 | 925 | 4056 | 7576 | 1565 | 2873 | 6057 | 6046 | 8264 | 12634 | 5962 | 2444 | 1941 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:17PM 2.70 | 11:20AM 2.81 | 12:05AM 2.56 | 12:12PM 2.59 | 1:06AM 2.46 | 1:22PM 2.45 | 2:22AM 2.44 | 2:46PM 2.42 | 3:38AM 2.53 | 4:02PM 2.53 | 4:38AM 2.72 | 5:00PM 2.71 | 5:25AM 2.96 | 5:47PM 2.92 | 6:05AM 3.21 | 6:28PM 3.13 | 6:41AM 3.46 | 7:07PM 3.30 | 7:18AM 3.67 | 7:46PM 3.42 | 7:54AM 3.81 | 8:25PM 3.47 | 8:32AM 3.86 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:06AM 1.12 | 5:41PM 0.98 | 5:56AM 1.29 | 6:35PM 1.16 | 7:05AM 1.42 | 7:48PM 1.27 | 8:36AM 1.43 | 9:12PM 1.25 | 9:57AM 1.29 | 10:20PM 1.11 | 10:55AM 1.06 | 11:11PM 0.91 | 11:41AM 0.79 | 11:53PM 0.70 | 12:21PM 0.51 | 12:32AM 0.51 | 1:00PM 0.25 | 1:09AM 0.36 | 1:38PM 0.03 | 1:46AM 0.27 | 2:16PM -0.10 | 2:24AM 0.25 | 2:55PM -0.12 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Sat 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:32 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:25 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:32 | - | - | 4:35 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:39 | - | - | 4:42 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:46 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 6 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | -2 | -4 | -1 | -3 | -1 | -8 | -4 | -5 | -4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -3 | -6 | -5 | -2 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | -7 | -3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue night, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, near gales from the ESE by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, near gales from the S by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Barvas (Lewis) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barvas (Lewis) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Barvas (Lewis) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barvas (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 (Barvas (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 Barvas (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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