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Western Isles beaches

Which Western Isles beach is best right now? 98 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 9:09 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

5 beaches score 2.9 right now. These three have the best stretch ahead, then the lightest wind.

  1. Tràigh Chrois12.9Poor

    Tràigh Chrois

    Western Isles

    No good stretch left today
    Air
    7°C45°F
    Water
    12°C54°F
    Wind
    15 km/h9 mph
    Waves
    2.1 m7 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 1.2
  2. North Dell beach / Tràigh Dhail Looking out to sea, and to the neighbouring headlands.22.9Poor

    Tràigh Dhail

    Western Isles

    No good stretch left today
    Air
    7°C45°F
    Water
    12°C54°F
    Wind
    15 km/h9 mph
    Waves
    2.1 m7 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 1.2
  3. 32.9Poor

    Tràigh a' Phuirt

    Western Isles

    No good stretch left today
    Air
    7°C45°F
    Water
    12°C54°F
    Wind
    16 km/h10 mph
    Waves
    2.1 m7 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 4 pm, 1.3

Western Isles today

A poor day for the beach across Western Isles: 0 of 98 scored beaches are good right now, best in Northern Western Isles, water is 12 to 13°C53 to 55°F, and wind averages 14 km/h9 mph (gentle breeze). Read at 9:09 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Northern Western Isles

85 of 85 beaches scored, 0 good now

2.2PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Tràigh Chrois, 2.9
Water
12°C54°F
Wind
14 km/h9 mph
Waves
1.3 m4 ft

Southern Western Isles

13 of 13 beaches scored, 0 good now

0.6PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Banca Chalbhaigh, 0.6
Water
13°C55°F
Wind
13 km/h8 mph
Waves
1.9 m6 ft
  • Warmest water

    13°C55°F

    Bàgh a Deas

    Western Isles. 0.5°0.9° above the Western Isles average. Score 0.6 Poor.

  • Calmest sea

    0.3 m1 ft waves

    Geo Bhan

    Western Isles. Wind 19 km/h12 mph. Level with 1 other beach.

Best hours

Western Isles averages 2.1 Poor this hour. The best hour today is 6 pm (3.9); the weakest is 12 pm (1.9).

No stretch reaches a good score.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Western Isles beaches

Every Western Isles beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

98 beaches listed · 98 of 98 scored live

  1. Tràigh Chrois

    Tràigh Chrois

    Western Isles

    2.9Poor

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  2. North Dell beach / Tràigh Dhail Looking out to sea, and to the neighbouring headlands.

    Tràigh Dhail

    Western Isles

    2.9Poor

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  3. Tràigh a' Phuirt

    Western Isles

    2.9Poor

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  4. Tràigh Chumail

    Western Isles

    2.9Poor

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  5. Traigh Shanndaigh - the beach at Eoropie

    Tràigh Shanndaidh

    Western Isles

    2.9Poor

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  6. Port Stoth A sheltered bay south of the Butt of Lewis.

    Port Stoth

    Western Isles

    2.7Poor

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  7. Bolltravagh

    Western Isles

    2.0Poor

    Small waves, light wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air6°C44°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  8. 2.0Poor

    Flat water, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  9. Beach, Gleann Chinn Eastail

    Mol Ceann Eastail

    Western Isles

    2.0Poor

    Flat water, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  10. 2.0Poor

    Flat water, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  11. Griomasaigh Sand

    Western Isles

    1.9Poor

    Small waves, light wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  12. Geodha Gainmheach

    Geodha Gainmheach

    Western Isles

    1.9Poor

    1.4 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  13. Huisinis beach Some of the best sand ever.

    Tràigh Hùisinis

    Western Isles

    1.9Poor

    1.4 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  14. Mol Bhalamus Bhig

    Western Isles

    1.7Poor

    Flat water, breezy and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. Mol Mòr

    Western Isles

    1.6Poor

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  16. Griamanish Sands

    Western Isles

    1.6Poor

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  17. Traigh Mheilen Another view of these fine sands. The sand was being blown along by a stiff sou-westerly.

    Tràigh Mheilein

    Western Isles

    1.6Poor

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  18. Abhainn Bhuirgh The River Borve drains part of the peat bog in the interior of Lewis, reaching the sea near Mealabost.

    Mealabost Beach

    Western Isles

    1.6Poortomorrow

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  19. Mol Eire, Isle of Lewis

    Mol Eire

    Western Isles

    1.6Poortomorrow

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  20. Arnish Point Lighthouse

    Geo Bhan

    Western Isles

    1.5Poortomorrow

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves0.3 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  21. Arnish Point Lighthouse

    Mol Bheag

    Western Isles

    1.5Poortomorrow

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves0.3 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  22. Traigh Ghearadha

    Tràigh Gheardha

    Western Isles

    1.5Poortomorrow

    Flat water, breezy and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind20 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • Paid parking
  23. Beach at Ghriais ("Gress") at sunset

    Tràigh Ghriais

    Western Isles

    1.5Poortomorrow

    Flat water, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind20 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  24. Traigh Rebac

    Western Isles

    1.5Poortomorrow

    Flat water, breezy and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind20 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  25. Tràigh Ghioradail, Isle of Lewis

    Tràigh Ghioradail

    Western Isles

    1.5Poortomorrow

    Flat water, breezy and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  26. Sand Dunes at Traigh Mhor

    Tràigh Mhòr

    Western Isles

    1.5Poortomorrow

    Flat water, breezy and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  27. More Callanish Stones

    Tràigh Thunga

    Western Isles

    1.4Poortomorrow

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  28. Eilean Mor Phabail. On the south coast of the Eye Peninsula of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides

    Chidhe Phabail

    Western Isles

    1.4Poortomorrow

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  29. Leac na Sgròb

    Western Isles

    1.2Poortomorrow

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air10°C50°F
    • Wind30 km/h18 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  30. Lòn Hulabhaig

    Lòn Hulabhaig

    Western Isles

    1.1Poortomorrow

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  31. Mol nan Easgann

    Mol nan Easgann

    Western Isles

    1.1Poortomorrow

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  32. Tràigh Bhàlaigh

    Western Isles

    1.1Poortomorrow

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  33. Tràigh Ear

    Western Isles

    1.1Poortomorrow

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  34. Sand Dunes at Traigh Iar

    Tràigh Udal

    Western Isles

    1.1Poortomorrow

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  35. Tràigh Baile

    Western Isles

    1.1Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  36. Dune front at Corran Bhalaig

    Traigh Bhalaig

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  37. Tràigh Hornais

    Tràigh Hòrnais

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  38. Lingeigh island

    Tràigh Lingeigh

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  39. Taigh Cheileagraigh

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  40. Tràigh Mhànais

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  41. Sanduig

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  42. Scarasta Beach, Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

    Scarasta beach

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  43. Sgeir a' Bhuallt

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  44. Tràigh a Siar, Taransay West Beach, Taransay - taken from its easternmost end, just within this grid square and looking into the next square (NB 0000).

    Tràigh a' Siar

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  45. 1.0Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  46. East from Rubha an Teampaill

    Traigh an Teampaill

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  47. Traigh Mhor

    Tràigh Mhòr

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  48. Traigh na Cleabhaig
    1.0Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  49. Tràigh na h-Uidhe, Looking north. Beach near Taobh Tuàth.

    Traigh na h-Uidhe

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  50. Alone on Traigh Scarasta

    Tràigh Sgarasta

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  51. Cliff Beach - panoramio

    Traigh Bhorgaidh

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  52. Traigh Na Beirigh Beach Outer Hebrides

    Tràigh na Beirigh

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  53. Sand Pattern Camas Na Clibhe

    Tràigh na Clibhe

    Western Isles

    1.0Poortomorrow

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  54. Corran Rà

    Western Isles

    0.9Poortomorrow

    Small waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  55. Luskentyre Beach

    Luskentyre beach

    Western Isles

    0.9Poortomorrow

    Small waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  56. Traigh Iar Harris looking south to Ceapabhal and Toe Head. At the start of January 2010 there was still enough snow - and some great light - around the Outer Hebrides to create some fascinating scenes

    Tràigh Iar

    Western Isles

    0.9Poortomorrow

    Small waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  57. Old Fence on Tràigh Losgaintir I suppose the fence has to end somewhere, as the beach stretches for about a mile where it reaches the sea.

    Tràigh Losgaintir

    Western Isles

    0.9Poortomorrow

    Small waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  58. Tràigh Niosaboist, Harris View through the Sound of Taransay (Caolas Tharasaigh)

    Tràigh Niosaboist

    Western Isles

    0.9Poortomorrow

    Small waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  59. Traigh Rosamol, Luskentyre (Losgaintir)

    Tràigh Rosamol

    Western Isles

    0.9Poortomorrow

    Small waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  60. Corran Sheileboist

    Tràigh Sheileboist

    Western Isles

    0.9Poortomorrow

    Small waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  61. Dalbeg Beach (new edit)

    Dail Mòr

    Western Isles

    0.9Poortomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  62. Bagh Dhail Beag Small bay on the west side of Lewis.

    Tràigh Dhail Bheag

    Western Isles

    0.9Poortomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  63. 0.9Poortomorrow

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  64. Tràigh Iar

    Western Isles

    0.9Poortomorrow

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  65. Cladach Mòr The camera stuggles to cope with the sharp contrast between the white cobbles, polished by rolling in the waves, and the black parent rock, discoloured by lichen and seaweed.

    Cladach Mòr

    Western Isles

    0.8Poortomorrow

    1.6 m5 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  66. Tràigh Bheireal

    Western Isles

    0.8Poortomorrow

    1.6 m5 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  67. Site of Foisigearraidh village
    0.8Poortomorrow

    1.6 m5 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  68. Traigh Shimiligh

    Traigh Himiligh

    Western Isles

    0.8Poortomorrow

    1.6 m5 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  69. Traigh Uige It is amazing to see such an expanse of sandy beach totally without people.

    Tràigh Chapadail

    Western Isles

    0.8Poortomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  70. Traigh Uig from Carnish Looking across Capadal Sands

    Traigh Leire

    Western Isles

    0.8Poortomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  71. Tràigh Mhangurstadh sunset on the beach
    0.8Poortomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  72. Old Manse at Baile na Cille

    Tràigh na Cille

    Western Isles

    0.8Poortomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  73. Tràigh nan Srùban

    Western Isles

    0.8Poortomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  74. Looking across Tràigh Uige

    Tràigh Ùige

    Western Isles

    0.8Poortomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  75. Tràigh Shanndaig, Isle of Lewis

    Traigh Shanndaig

    Western Isles

    0.8Poortomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  76. Traigh Bostadh and Rubha Chuinnais

    Tràigh Bhostaidh

    Western Isles

    0.8Poortomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, breezy and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind28 km/h18 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  77. Oitir an t-Sàmhla

    Western Isles

    0.7Poortomorrow

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  78. 0.7Poortomorrow

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  79. Oitir Mhòr

    Western Isles

    0.7Poortomorrow

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  80. Tràigh Eachcamais

    Western Isles

    0.7Poortomorrow

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  81. Tràigh Leathann

    Western Isles

    0.7Poortomorrow

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  82. Walking the sands at Tràigh nam Faoghailean Four walkers take a short cut across the bay at low tide. The bay lies on the north shore of the Balranald Bird Reserve.
    0.7Poortomorrow

    1.8 m6 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  83. Tràigh-Stir A fine sandy beach with easy access near Hosta. The opposite shore of the bay is named Railkinis on the 1:25,000 map, but there is no letter 'k' in Gaelic.

    Tràigh-stir

    Western Isles

    0.7Poortomorrow

    1.8 m6 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  84. Oitir Fhiadhaich

    Western Isles

    0.6Poortomorrow

    1.6 m5 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind4 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  85. Banca Chalbhaigh

    Western Isles

    0.6Poortomorrow

    1.6 m5 ft waves, light wind and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air7°C44°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  86. Coilleag a' Phrionnsa. Prince Charlie's Bay viewed from Prince Charlie's Memorial Cairn 1358080 .
    0.6Poortomorrow

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  87. Prince’s Beach

    Western Isles

    0.6Poortomorrow

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  88. Tràigh Bhàn

    Western Isles

    0.6Poortomorrow

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  89. Tràigh na Rèill

    Western Isles

    0.6Poortomorrow

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  90. View from Bagh A'Deas beach to the southeast. At the right a part of Sandray island. Vatersay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

    Bàgh a Deas

    Western Isles

    0.6Poortomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  91. Traigh Bharlais

    Tràigh Bhàrlais

    Western Isles

    0.6Poortomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  92. Rocks on Tràigh Siar

    Tràigh Siar

    Western Isles

    0.6Poortomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  93. Barra The Isle of Barra Beach Hotel

    Tràigh Thangasdail

    Western Isles

    0.6Poortomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 13°C55°F water.

    • Water13°C55°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  94. Tràigh Cille-bharra
    0.6Poortomorrow

    2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  95. Traigh Eais

    Tràigh Eais

    Western Isles

    0.6Poortomorrow

    2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  96. Tràigh Mhòr

    Western Isles

    0.6Poortomorrow

    2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  97. Tràigh Sgùrabhal

    Western Isles

    0.6Poortomorrow

    2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C54°F water.

    • Water12°C54°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  98. Bàgh Chulla

    Western Isles

    0.5Poortomorrow

    2.0 m7 ft waves, light wind and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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Western Isles beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Western Isles right now?

Tràigh Chrois has the top Beach Score right now: 2.9 Poor, with 15 km/h (9 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Western Isles today?

Sea water is 12 to 13°C (53 to 55°F) across the 98 scored beaches. The warmest is Bàgh a Deas, at 13°C (55°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Western Isles right now?

Geo Bhan has the smallest waves, at 0.3 m (1 ft) with 19 km/h (12 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.

Which Western Isles beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Western Isles today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 6 pm, at 3.9 Poor. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Western Isles?

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How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Western Isles?

All 98 beaches in our data for Western Isles are scored live on this page.

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