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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 5 am Monday 24 Mar 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 (Mar 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 2s 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 8.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 27) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 25th Mar) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 27th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 31st Mar) | 26ft (8.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barvas (Lewis) over the next 12 days.
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 958 | 1074 | 766 | 719 | 645 | 918 | 668 | 969 | 2344 | 4433 | 5668 | 3415 | 2216 | 4636 | 2587 | 1447 | 1998 | 2033 | 1148 | 888 | 5298 | 22158 | 9466 | 2128 | 799 | 451 | 1124 | 4142 | 3127 | 1933 | 1210 | 1005 | 652 | 443 | 290 | 180 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:08PM 2.40 | 3:27AM 2.63 | 4:14PM 2.69 | 4:21AM 2.96 | 5:02PM 3.02 | 5:05AM 3.31 | 5:42PM 3.34 | 5:45AM 3.64 | 6:20PM 3.61 | 6:25AM 3.88 | 6:58PM 3.79 | 7:06AM 4.01 | 7:36PM 3.86 | 7:48AM 4.00 | 8:14PM 3.82 | 8:32AM 3.84 | 8:55PM 3.66 | 9:18AM 3.56 | 9:38PM 3.41 | 10:09AM 3.20 | 10:28PM 3.12 | 11:12AM 2.82 | 11:32PM 2.83 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:16PM 1.35 | 9:59AM 1.00 | 10:17PM 1.08 | 10:47AM 0.60 | 11:03PM 0.77 | 11:29AM 0.21 | 11:43PM 0.47 | 12:08PM -0.11 | 12:23AM 0.21 | 12:47PM -0.32 | 1:02AM 0.02 | 1:26PM -0.37 | 1:42AM -0.07 | 2:05PM -0.27 | 2:23AM -0.05 | 2:46PM -0.02 | 3:06AM 0.10 | 3:28PM 0.32 | 3:54AM 0.35 | 4:15PM 0.71 | 4:49AM 0.66 | 5:13PM 1.08 | ||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | 5 | 6 | 1 | - | 12 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -2 | 1 | -3 | -6 | -9 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the W on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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