Freshwater West surf break

Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 11 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
11.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater West in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 15th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 17th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
4
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.2
SSW
18
1.4
WNW
5
2.3
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
1.1
NW
6
1.8
NW
6
1
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
7
0.5
WSW
6
0.3
W
14
1
W
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
7
15
18
30
105
471
360
25
21
21
67
188
75
39
44
21
35
340
537
347
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
25
WNW
15
W
35
WNW
45
NW
35
WNW
45
NNW
40
NNW
30
NNW
25
NW
35
NW
30
NNW
10
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
S
10
SW
5
NW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
2:16PM5.01m
2:50AM5.38m
3:27PM5.37m
3:53AM5.78m
4:23PM5.83m
4:46AM6.23m
5:12PM6.29m
5:34AM6.63m
5:58PM6.69m
6:21AM6.93m
6:44PM6.99m
7:08AM7.10m
7:30PM7.15m
Low Tide
8:07AM2.40m
8:38PM2.46m
9:19AM2.09m
9:47PM2.09m
10:18AM1.69m
10:42PM1.66m
11:09AM1.29m
11:32PM1.25m
11:56AM0.96m
00:19AM0.91m
12:42PM0.73m
1:06AM0.69m
1:28PM0.64m
1:53AM0.61m
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5:35
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:26
5:24
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8:59
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:05
9:06
9:07
1
1
8
Temp °C
10
10
9
10
12
11
10
11
10
10
11
10
11
12
13
12
12
11
12
12
12
4
3
5
5
8
3
1
3
1
1
4
4
4
6
11
8
8
8
8
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
1
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
7
0.2
W
8
0.8
WSW
5
1
W
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
W
12
Energy kJ
7
7
15
18
17
13
6
40
25
21
21
21
20
75
39
44
5
35
340
537
347
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
16
0.2
W
4
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.3
W
14
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
2
5
1
14
30
30
26
6
1
1
7
1
7
7
7
7
33
6
6
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
2
15
4
1
3
3
2
1
2
5
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
4
1.1
NNW
5
0.8
N
6
0.8
NW
4
0.6
WNW
4
1.4
WNW
5
2.3
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
2.2
NW
6
2.1
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
1.1
NW
6
1.8
NW
6
1
NNW
5
0.3
NNW
4
0.5
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
5
Energy kJ
19
61
39
18
10
105
471
360
374
406
261
67
188
56
3
21
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
422
384
161
419
427
407
782
895
183
1225
433
174
163
66
58
118
163
123
80
54
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
4
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
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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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