Freshwater West surf break

Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 25 May 2026 BST
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Freshwater West surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Freshwater West sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Freshwater West this week:

The surf forecast for Freshwater West over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater West in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 26th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 30th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 1st Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater West over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
W
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.8
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
2.5
SW
7
3
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
47
47
101
63
57
34
30
25
41
41
35
60
153
166
108
486
732
593
1633
1503
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
N
15
NNE
30
ESE
30
E
25
SE
30
ESE
15
S
15
W
15
W
15
W
10
WNW
10
SSW
20
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:10AM5.75m
3:45PM5.64m
4:08AM5.88m
4:38PM5.84m
4:59AM6.02m
5:23PM6.04m
5:43AM6.12m
6:04PM6.19m
6:22AM6.18m
6:42PM6.30m
6:59AM6.20m
7:18PM6.37m
7:34AM6.19m
Low Tide
9:02PM2.10m
9:44AM1.86m
10:03PM1.93m
10:37AM1.72m
10:55PM1.75m
11:23AM1.60m
11:40PM1.60m
12:03PM1.52m
00:20AM1.50m
12:39PM1.47m
00:57AM1.44m
1:13PM1.45m
1:32AM1.41m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
5:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:19
9:20
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:24
9:27
9:28
1
1
3
Temp °C
26
24
23
25
24
19
23
21
17
18
13
14
14
14
14
14
13
13
13
14
14
26
25
24
26
23
16
21
18
14
16
11
11
11
11
12
10
10
9
9
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
8
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.5
N
5
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
E
4
0.3
SW
16
0.5
WSW
4
0.6
W
5
0.8
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.3
SW
14
2.5
WSW
11
Energy kJ
61
47
21
101
63
13
34
30
15
2
41
12
16
153
166
108
486
732
210
33
1503
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.4
W
12
0.1
SW
13
0.5
W
11
0.4
N
5
0.2
N
5
0.2
SSW
3
0.3
SW
16
0.2
W
9
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
W
13
Energy kJ
54
25
47
7
57
8
2
1
41
6
35
60
64
64
55
57
60
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.2
ESE
3
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
W
9
0.1
SW
12
0.2
W
8
0.3
WSW
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
W
14
Energy kJ
7
1
6
6
15
14
30
12
25
14
6
5
29
2
2
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
3
0.2
ESE
2
0.6
N
4
0.7
E
4
1
E
4
0.5
SE
4
0.5
ESE
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.6
SSE
4
2.5
SW
7
3
WSW
10
Energy kJ
2
1
13
13
40
7
8
2
5
1
14
593
1633
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
3
Distance (km)
23
0
0
0
0
53
53
81
124
163
174
172
167
51
33
119
350
123
123
86
123
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
6
7
9
6
7
6
6
5
5
4
5
4
7
4
5
6
5
6
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Information about the Freshwater West Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Freshwater West provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Freshwater West can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Freshwater West 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 (Freshwater West) 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 Freshwater West 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 Wales - Pembrokeshire? If you are looking for accommodation near Freshwater West, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wales - Pembrokeshire, consider staying in Milford Haven which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Wales - Pembrokeshire where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Pembroke which is 11 km (7 miles) away, Fishguard, Carmarthen and Aberporth.

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