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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 6 pm Sunday 13 Apr 2025 BST
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 Sunday (Apr 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 13th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 14th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 14th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barvas (Lewis) over the next 12 days.
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1763 | 1519 | 1494 | 1355 | 980 | 661 | 650 | 450 | 297 | 205 | 130 | 173 | 226 | 169 | 158 | 129 | 80 | 146 | 222 | 1699 | 1178 | 705 | 431 | 190 | 216 | 1850 | 1522 | 6879 | 4814 | 5516 | 6410 | 4121 | 2460 | 1617 | 2349 | 2598 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | off | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:16PM 3.44 | 8:26AM 3.41 | 8:43PM 3.42 | 8:56AM 3.32 | 9:10PM 3.33 | 9:26AM 3.18 | 9:39PM 3.20 | 9:57AM 3.00 | 10:10PM 3.03 | 10:31AM 2.80 | 10:46PM 2.85 | 11:13AM 2.59 | 11:34PM 2.68 | 12:18PM 2.41 | 12:45AM 2.55 | 1:55PM 2.35 | 2:16AM 2.57 | 3:29PM 2.49 | 3:35AM 2.75 | 4:35PM 2.77 | 4:35AM 3.02 | 5:25PM 3.08 | 5:26AM 3.32 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:21AM 0.36 | 2:34PM 0.29 | 2:51AM 0.38 | 3:03PM 0.41 | 3:21AM 0.46 | 3:33PM 0.57 | 3:53AM 0.60 | 4:04PM 0.75 | 4:28AM 0.79 | 4:38PM 0.96 | 5:09AM 0.98 | 5:21PM 1.16 | 6:04AM 1.16 | 6:21PM 1.35 | 7:25AM 1.23 | 7:52PM 1.44 | 9:01AM 1.11 | 9:27PM 1.34 | 10:13AM 0.82 | 10:35PM 1.10 | 11:07AM 0.47 | 11:27PM 0.81 | 11:53AM 0.15 | |||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 |
| Sunset | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | -1 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Fri 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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