
Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans (Rhiw) surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,029 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans (Rhiw) this week:
The surf forecast for Fishermans (Rhiw) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans (Rhiw) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans (Rhiw) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, near gales from the WSW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 14 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
287 | 123 | 67 | 50 | 35 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 34 | 218 | 227 | 335 | 253 | 124 | 439 | 245 | 208 | 276 | 463 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:18PM3.72m | 9:32AM3.82m | 9:53PM3.53m | 10:08AM3.67m | 10:29PM3.31m | 10:45AM3.47m | 11:06PM3.07m | 11:25AM3.27m | 11:49PM2.84m | 12:13PM3.08m | 00:44AM2.65m | 1:14PM2.94m | 1:59AM2.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:49PM0.47m | 3:58AM0.67m | 4:23PM0.60m | 4:31AM0.83m | 5:01PM0.77m | 5:07AM0.99m | 5:44PM0.96m | 5:49AM1.16m | 6:35PM1.14m | 6:40AM1.31m | 7:34PM1.26m | 7:41AM1.42m | 8:38PM1.29m | |||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
4:30 | — | — | 4:29 | — | — | 4:27 | — | — | 4:25 | — | — | 4:23 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | — | W 10 | SW 6 | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 |
287 | 123 | 67 | 50 | 35 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 34 | 18 | 12 | — | 2 | 124 | — | 245 | 208 | 276 | 463 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 10 | — | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | 28 | — | 15 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NW 4 | WSW 10 | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
2 | 4 | 82 | 73 | 24 | — | — | — | 13 | 25 | 218 | 227 | 335 | 253 | 12 | 439 | — | 19 | 31 | 61 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 129 | 129 | 7 | 114 | 114 | 139 | 136 | 269 | 257 | 292 | 96 | 33 | 38 | 96 | 40 | 298 | 139 | 298 |
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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 16 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.
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