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Dalmore

Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, UK

🪸Sharp reef🪨Rocks🏝️Remote🌀Strong rips🚶Difficult access

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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.

Dalmore surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today23

Poor

3.2mW@13s

14km/h

3.2m@13s

14km/h

Thu24

Poor

1.7mW@11s

35km/h

1.7m@11s

35km/h

Fri25

Poor

5.1mW@16s

36km/h

5.1m@16s

36km/h

Sat26

Poor

3.1mW@3s

33km/h

3.1m@3s

33km/h

Sun27

Poor

2.1mW@12s

28km/h

2.1m@12s

28km/h

Mon28

Poor

2.6mW@13s

21km/h

2.6m@13s

21km/h

Tue29

Fair

1.7mW@11s

25km/h

1.7m@11s

25km/h

Wed30

Poor

1.0mWNW@10s

27km/h

1.0m@10s

27km/h

Thu1

Poor

2.0mWSW@11s

39km/h

2.0m@11s

39km/h

Fri2

Poor

1.0mWNW@11s

26km/h

1.0m@11s

26km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 12 km/h · PM 14 km/h · Tide at 5am (2.6m)

Swell

3.2m

W(276°)

Score: 4/25

Period

13s

Medium period swell

Score: 24/25

Wind

14km/h

W(270°)

Score: 3/25

Weather

12°C

0.0mm34%

First light 6:43amSunrise 7:13amSunset 7:23pmLast light 7:53pm

Windswell0.5m@3sSecondary0.2mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell

Wind

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:43–9:08am · droppingStrike window: 1:17–4:20pm · risingStrike window: 6:23–7:53pm · droppingIdeal tide: mid

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swell

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8g14

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12g21

18g32

10g18

23g41

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16g54

tidem

5:21am2.6m

11:16am0.9m

5:23pm2.9m

5:58am2.8m

11:42am0.8m

5:57pm3.5m

6:24am3.4m

12:22pm0.7m

6:23pm3.5m

12:41am0.2m

6:54am3.4m

12:50pm0.5m

6:57pm3.8m

1:11am0.2m

7:20am3.8m

1:24pm0.4m

7:28pm3.9m

1:44am0.1m

7:53am3.7m

1:58pm0.3m

8:02pm3.8m

2:15am0.0m

8:31am3.9m

2:32pm0.6m

8:39pm4.0m

3:00am0.4m

9:00am3.6m

3:14pm0.2m

9:22pm3.4m

3:33am0.3m

9:46am3.4m

3:59pm0.6m

10:08pm3.3m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

5:21 am

High tide - 2.57m

11:16 am

Low tide - 0.86m

5:23 pm

High tide - 2.86m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction13/25

Swell Size4/25

Swell Period24/25

Wind3/25

Raw Score44/100

Adjustments

Wind History-5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score29/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score29

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: WNW (295°)
Direction range: 260° - 330°
Size range: 1.2m - 2.4m
Ideal size: 1.7m - 2.1m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 13s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: SE (135°)
Offshore range: 100° - 170°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid

Water temp

9°C

Wetsuit

6/5mm + boots, gloves, hood

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

1/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Dalmore?

The Dalmore profile favors mid tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Dalmore?

The Dalmore profile uses wind from SE (135°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 100° to 170°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Dalmore?

The Dalmore scoring profile favors swell from WNW (260° to 330°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 2.4m, and a reference period of 13s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.