Reef Beach

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Reef Beach, Kneep, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides , United Kingdom
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Reef Beach sits by Kneep on the Isle of lewis. The beach is a sandy wide beach great for shell-seekers.

In summer you can also soak up the lovely display of ‘machair’, the carpet of glorious wildflowers renowned in this part of the world. Behind the beach the dunes give way to cliffs, giving you magnificent views over the bay.

This beach is a great spot for swimming in the calm blue waters or why not just enjoy a picnic on the sands.

Reef Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year. Reef Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 8 beaches around Isle of Lewis, 23 beaches in Outer Hebrides, or check our list of Outer Hebrides Dog Friendly Beaches.

Beach Water Quality

No water quality measurement available for Reef Beach.

Weather

Reef Beach 7 day weather forecast, weather in Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

Today
Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 10℃ with wind speed 12.3 m/sec (SW)
Saturday, Jan 29
Expect a temp in the range 8.1℃ to 9.8℃ with wind speed 12.7 m/sec (SW)
Sunday, Jan 30
Expect a temp in the range 4.8℃ to 5.6℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (NW)
Monday, Jan 31
Expect a temp in the range 3.5℃ to 4.9℃ with wind speed 13.1 m/sec (NW)
Tuesday, Feb 01
Expect a temp in the range 9.5℃ to 9.8℃ with wind speed 11.2 m/sec (WSW)
Wednesday, Feb 02
Expect a temp in the range 4.7℃ to 5.7℃ with wind speed 11.6 m/sec (WNW)
Thursday, Feb 03
Expect a temp in the range 4.9℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 3.6 m/sec (SE)


Isle of Lewis weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Tides

Reef Beach tide times.

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