Fishermans (Rhiw) surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 28 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 surf forecast for Fishermans (Rhiw) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 17s period. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 31) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 30th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 30th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 30th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the N by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Mainly near gales.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.5
WSW
2
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
WSW
1
WSW
2.2
SW
Period(s) (?)1211111091219171614161410111098816158
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)497344298222170202149522049575611164553250233113648445288428650
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
20
SE
30
ESE
45
SE
50
ESE
45
SE
35
SSE
15
E
10
N
10
WNW
15
SW
40
SE
30
WSW
30
SSW
55
SSE
0
E
15
N
0
WNW
15
SSW
25
SSE
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glassoffglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:01AM
4.43
9:25PM
3.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:39AM
0.14
4:09PM
-0.12
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise8:07--8:06--8:04--8:03--8:00--8:00--7:58--
Sunset-4:53--4:55--4:58--5:00--5:01--5:04--5:06-
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rain showers
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mod rain
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rain showers
cloud
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part cloud
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clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C887788888788998788898
Feels °C (?)220-4-3114443122-253544-1
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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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