Dalmore is one of the Outer Hebrides' most photogenic surf spots--a dramatic crescent of sand flanked by towering sea stacks and dark cliffs on the Isle of Lewis.
Water temp
9°C
Wetsuit
6/5mm + boots, gloves, hood
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
1/10
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, May, Jun, Aug
Lewis' secret slab - Expert only - Fickle and fearsome
Butt of Lewis - Powerful barrels - One of UK's most consistent
Sutherland pocket beach - Ancient geology - Guaranteed solitude
Remote Highland beauty - River-access adventure - Empty perfection
Sutherland rivermouth - Long walling rights - Peat-stained barrels
Quality left by harbour - Nuclear neighbour - Unique risk assessment