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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.

10-Day Forecast
Today9
5
Poor
1.9m@8s
23km/h
Mon10
16
Poor
2.3m@10s
8km/h
Tue11
0
Poor
1.2m@8s
19km/h
Wed12
0
Poor
1.2m@3s
27km/h
Thu13
13
Poor
1.4m@11s
26km/h
Fri14
0
Poor
1.1m@10s
22km/h
Sat15
17
Poor
1.5m@8s
13km/h
Sun16
22
Poor
0.8m@7s
9km/h
Mon17
2
Poor
0.5m@9s
13km/h
Tue18
43
Poor
1.2m@9s
11km/h
Choppy 5+ days out, less certain
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Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 23 km/h · PM 21 km/h · Tide at 4pm (3.3m)
Swell
1.9m
W(280°)
Score: 20/25
Period
8s
Short period / windswell
Score: 4/25
Wind
23km/h
W(270°)
Score: 0/25
Weather
14°C
0.0mm70%
First light 5:06amSunrise 5:36amSunset 9:28pmLast light 9:58pm
Windswell1.1m@4sSecondary0.3mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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0°45°90°135°180°225°270°315°NESW
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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:53am–2:00pm · through lowStrike window: 6:29–9:24pm · droppingIdeal tide: mid
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3m1.5
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swell
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24g43
23g41
25g45
24g43
17g32
9g18
11g21
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tidem
3:43am3.2m
10:01am1.4m
4:16pm3.3m
5:00am3.2m
11:09am1.1m
5:21pm3.4m
6:01am3.4m
12:01pm0.9m
6:13pm3.8m
12:38am0.5m
6:52am3.7m
12:50pm0.8m
6:57pm4.1m
1:22am0.2m
7:34am3.8m
1:35pm0.6m
7:39pm4.1m
2:03am0.0m
8:14am3.8m
2:12pm0.4m
8:20pm4.1m
2:42am0.0m
8:53am3.8m
2:52pm0.5m
8:58pm4.0m
3:19am0.1m
9:31am3.6m
3:30pm0.6m
9:37pm3.8m
3:54am0.4m
10:08am3.5m
4:06pm0.8m
10:16pm3.5m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

3:43 am
High tide - 3.19m
10:01 am
Low tide - 1.43m
4:16 pm
High tide - 3.31m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

5
Poor
Components
Swell Direction15/25
Swell Size20/25
Swell Period4/25
Wind0/25
Raw Score39/100
Adjustments
🤢 Wind History-17
🌊💨 Windswell-3
💨 Gusty Wind-4
⚠️ Weak Component-10
Adjusted Score5/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score5
🤢 Morning Sickness

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
WNW (295°)
Direction range
260° - 330°
Size range
1.2m - 2.4m
Ideal size
2.0m
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?

Dalmore works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Dalmore?

Offshore wind at Dalmore blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 100° to 170° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Dalmore?

Dalmore wants WNW swell (260° to 330°) between 1.2m and 2.4m, with a period of 13s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Dalmore?

The main season at Dalmore is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, May, Jun, Aug.

How do I get to Dalmore?

Fly into SYY, then allow about 30 minutes by road.

What kind of wave is Dalmore?

Dalmore is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 6/10.

Best Season

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Apr, May, Jun, Aug

Getting There

Airport
SYY
Drive time
30 min
Data quality
verified

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