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Fishermans (Rhiw) surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 18 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
8.7° 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 1.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 24th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, gales from the SE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, gales from the SSE by Fri morning).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SSE
2
SSE
1.6
SSW
1.8
SW
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
SW
0.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)777566569999171614101118191217
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3324983475802494244922461327258864371261154211061221531246
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
S
20
S
15
SE
20
SE
25
S
60
SE
25
S
50
SSE
45
SSE
45
SE
35
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
60
SE
50
SSE
50
SE
45
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:19PM
3.48
8:36AM
3.85
8:52PM
3.59
9:09AM
4.01
9:26PM
3.67
9:43AM
4.12
10:01PM
3.70
10:18AM
4.16
10:38PM
3.69
10:55AM
4.11
11:17PM
3.62
11:36AM
3.98
12:01AM
3.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:59PM
0.55
3:07AM
0.53
3:35PM
0.41
3:42AM
0.44
4:11PM
0.32
4:16AM
0.40
4:47PM
0.29
4:50AM
0.43
5:23PM
0.33
5:24AM
0.52
5:59PM
0.42
6:00AM
0.66
6:38PM
0.57
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise8:19--8:18--8:18--8:17--8:15--8:14--8:12--
Sunset-4:37--4:37--4:39--4:42--4:44--4:45--4:46-
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------2941-1--3245---
Temp. °C788798888888888677786
Feels °C (?)332330-52-3-2-30113-8-3-2-30-2
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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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