Broadhaven South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this isn’t one of those classic Pembrokeshire swells. We’ve got surf on the cards, but the quality is going to be a real struggle. The wind is the main villain here, just constantly messing with the shape. The first few days are a write-off. We’re looking at a gap from now until the morning of the 2nd of September where it’s just not worth paddling out. The water is sitting at 65°F at the start, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice surprise if you’re just having a dip.

Broadhaven South is the only game in town. It’s a sheltered spot, but it’s inconsistent, so you need patience. The first real chance comes on Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. We’ll see a 4ft SW swell, but the wind is a nasty cross-on from the SSW at 22 mph, making it lumpy. Not worth it.

The first proper window of opportunity looks like Wednesday afternoon, 2nd September. The wind swings to a cross-off from the WSW at 19 mph, and the swell picks up to 6ft with a 7-second period. The energy is moderate (379). It’s going to be a clean looking wave, but that short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly, and 6ft is getting into the zone where it’s a bit much for beginners. For the experienced lot, it’s a session.

The best of the lot, the one to circle on the calendar, is Friday morning, 4th September. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the WSW, with a 7-second period, and the wind is a cross-off from the WNW at 16 mph. The wave energy is strong (600). It’s going to be a bit of a beast, and 7ft is solid. This is for the experts. Beginners should stay on the sand. This break is inconsistent, so if it lines up, it’ll be a memorable one. The energy is strong, but the short period will keep it from being a perfect wall.

The following week is a mix of small, weak swells and strong winds, with a few offshore windows. Monday morning, 7th September, sees a tiny 2ft, but the wind is a clean cross-off from the WSW. It’s a clean, small wave for a longboard. Then Friday morning, 11th September, we get a fresh offshore NW wind at 19 mph, but the swell is only 2ft with a 9-second period. It’ll be glassy, but you’ll be working for every ripple.

The 15th of September shows a very long period swell of 13 seconds, but the height is a pathetic 0.7ft. That’s a ghost swell. All that energy (20) and no power to push it. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be flat and clean.

The standout for the whole period, no question, is that Friday morning, 4th September. It’s the biggest, most powerful swell with the best wind. For the rest, it’s a case of watching the wind and hoping for a lucky window. The crowds at Broadhaven South are often there, so expect company on the good days.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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