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Fishermans (Rhiw) surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 01 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.0° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than 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 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 8th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans (Rhiw) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | W 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 6 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | W 3 | NW 4 | |
4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:49AM3.91m | 9:08PM3.88m | 9:24AM3.90m | 9:41PM3.91m | 9:59AM3.82m | 10:14PM3.86m | 10:33AM3.68m | 10:47PM3.75m | 11:07AM3.49m | 11:21PM3.58m | 11:41AM3.27m | 11:57PM3.39m | 12:19PM3.04m | 00:39AM3.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:43PM0.38m | 3:58AM0.41m | 4:13PM0.45m | 4:29AM0.44m | 4:42PM0.56m | 5:01AM0.52m | 5:12PM0.70m | 5:36AM0.65m | 5:45PM0.86m | 6:14AM0.83m | 6:23PM1.03m | 6:59AM1.02m | 7:07PM1.20m | ||||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:54 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | W 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — |
 kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 2 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 3 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | W 3 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 249 | 292 | 188 | 297 | 282 | 298 | 295 | 308 | 285 | 297 | 306 | 321 | 315 | 560 | 312 | 309 | 312 | 312 | 305 | 309 | 297 |
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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).
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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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