Fishermans (Rhiw) surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 27 Jan 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
8.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans (Rhiw) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 27th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Tue afternoon, moderate winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat morning, near gales from the SE by Sun night).

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SE
1.7
SW
2.5
WSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.6
SW
1.5
WSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)610121211111010121618161515148121091010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18958018975424664142221632054121755140814281309561346616380294235132
Wind
(km/h)
45
SE
70
SSE
35
SSW
35
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
35
ESE
45
SE
45
SE
30
SE
40
ESE
35
S
15
SE
15
S
45
SSE
45
SW
45
SW
45
SSE
55
SE
40
ESE
45
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:26PM
3.27
3:09AM
3.06
3:48PM
3.15
4:30AM
3.14
5:08PM
3.23
5:42AM
3.38
6:16PM
3.42
6:41AM
3.70
7:11PM
3.63
7:32AM
4.03
8:00PM
3.81
8:18AM
4.28
8:44PM
3.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:37PM
1.13
10:17AM
1.21
11:09PM
1.12
11:50AM
1.02
12:26AM
0.93
1:01PM
0.69
1:26AM
0.67
1:57PM
0.35
2:15AM
0.42
2:45PM
0.08
2:59AM
0.23
3:29PM
-0.08
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise8:08--8:07--8:06--8:04--8:03--8:00--8:00--
Sunset-4:52--4:53--4:55--4:58--5:00--5:01--5:04-
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
4-------3--2--7-----1
Temp. °C998897787887689998887
Feels °C (?)0-6-2020-2-1-31-12141-1-10-4-1-3
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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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