Fishermans (Rhiw) surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 22 Feb 2026 GMT
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Fishermans (Rhiw) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fishermans (Rhiw) sea temperature is
7.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans (Rhiw) this week:

The surf forecast for Fishermans (Rhiw) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans (Rhiw) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Feb 27) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 28th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 28th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 1st Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans (Rhiw) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
WSW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
0.7
WSW
2
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
0.9
SW
1.3
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)767777778121116778688578
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31821639340326227122822922750537722033756946717727510280550346
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
40
SW
40
SW
40
SW
30
SW
35
SSW
40
S
35
S
40
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSW
30
S
45
SW
45
SSW
45
WSW
30
WSW
20
WNW
15
NNW
20
SE
15
SSE
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:13AM
4.14
11:36PM
3.75
11:58AM
3.83
12:23AM
3.48
12:52PM
3.45
1:23AM
3.19
2:03PM
3.09
2:43AM
2.99
3:35PM
2.91
4:17AM
3.03
5:07PM
3.00
5:36AM
3.31
6:14PM
3.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:08PM
0.48
6:17AM
0.67
6:52PM
0.79
7:08AM
0.93
7:50PM
1.10
8:27AM
1.18
9:21PM
1.32
10:16AM
1.23
11:04PM
1.29
11:50AM
1.01
12:21AM
1.03
12:57PM
0.65
1:17AM
0.71
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise7:20--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:09--7:07--
Sunset-5:42--5:44--5:45--5:47--5:50--5:52--5:53-
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
11112-----11--1------
Temp. °C1010101010101011111111101099787687
Feels °C (?)31123323445510-1-121020
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Information about the Fishermans (Rhiw) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fishermans (Rhiw) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fishermans (Rhiw) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fishermans (Rhiw) 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 (Fishermans (Rhiw)) 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 Fishermans (Rhiw) 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Lleyn Peninsula? If you are looking for accommodation near Fishermans (Rhiw), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lleyn Peninsula, consider staying in Porthmadog which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around Lleyn Peninsula where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Anglesey which is 48 km (30 miles) away, Holyhead, Aberystwyth and Bangor.

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