Broadhaven South surf break

Broadhaven South surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 17 May 2026 BST
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Broadhaven South surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broadhaven South sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broadhaven South this week:

The surf forecast for Broadhaven South over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broadhaven South in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broadhaven South over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, strong winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
6
0.1
S
12
1.6
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
1.1
S
5
1.8
SW
7
2.3
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
115
3
232
178
83
56
279
600
819
2345
1765
920
617
435
492
595
711
499
360
281
183
Wind (km/h)
25
W
35
WSW
25
W
10
WSW
20
SSW
35
SSE
40
WSW
40
SW
30
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
ESE
30
ESE
15
S
20
ESE
10
S
5
WNW
10
NE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
High Tide
7:06AM8.09m
7:29PM8.17m
7:53AM8.12m
8:15PM8.17m
8:40AM7.93m
9:02PM7.97m
9:29AM7.56m
9:53PM7.62m
10:22AM7.08m
10:47PM7.18m
11:19AM6.58m
11:47PM6.73m
12:23PM6.16m
00:54AM6.37m
Low Tide
1:18PM0.10m
1:42AM0.02m
2:03PM0.13m
2:29AM0.09m
2:50PM0.35m
3:18AM0.36m
3:39PM0.71m
4:12AM0.76m
4:33PM1.16m
5:11AM1.23m
5:33PM1.60m
6:17AM1.63m
6:41PM1.95m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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5:24
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
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9:07
9:08
9:09
9:12
9:13
9:14
9:15
2
3
7
1
1
Temp °C
11
10
10
11
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
16
17
18
19
20
20
16
19
20
5
4
3
8
8
8
6
6
7
8
7
10
12
15
16
16
19
19
15
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
12
0.1
S
12
0.5
W
11
1.4
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
0.5
W
6
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.7
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
Energy kJ
49
3
64
178
83
20
4
4
263
1765
920
617
435
492
595
711
499
360
281
183
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.4
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
W
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.7
WSW
13
0.5
ESE
4
0.1
SW
16
0.2
ESE
3
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
6
3
38
34
16
7
12
9
9
8
158
8
10
1
18
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
6
15
10
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
6
1.5
W
5
1.6
WSW
7
1.1
S
5
1.8
SW
7
2.3
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
13
0.3
SE
2
0.8
ESE
4
0.5
ESE
4
Energy kJ
115
134
232
56
279
600
819
2345
1
19
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
3
4
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
401
409
138
0
118
113
391
328
144
297
288
80
80
68
9
68
44
23
43
0
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Broadhaven South Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broadhaven South provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broadhaven South can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broadhaven South surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broadhaven South) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broadhaven South may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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