Freshwater West surf break

Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 15 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
11.7° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 16th May)3ft (0.9m) 4s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 21st May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.9
WNW
4
0.7
W
4
0.8
WSW
5
1.5
W
7
1.2
W
6
1.4
WSW
5
2
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
7
1.9
SSW
6
2.2
SW
7
2.4
SW
8
2.2
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
32
18
33
202
112
109
382
283
140
266
521
767
715
831
1545
1027
726
592
656
469
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
5
NW
15
WSW
15
WSW
30
NW
25
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
5
WSW
20
S
35
SSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
30
SE
cross
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:58PM6.69m
6:21AM6.93m
6:44PM6.99m
7:08AM7.10m
7:30PM7.15m
7:55AM7.11m
8:17PM7.15m
8:43AM6.97m
9:04PM7.01m
9:33AM6.68m
9:54PM6.74m
10:24AM6.31m
10:47PM6.39m
11:21AM5.92m
Low Tide
00:19AM0.91m
12:42PM0.73m
1:06AM0.69m
1:28PM0.64m
1:53AM0.61m
2:14PM0.69m
2:41AM0.68m
3:01PM0.87m
3:30AM0.87m
3:50PM1.15m
4:22AM1.17m
4:41PM1.49m
5:18AM1.49m
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5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:18
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9:05
9:06
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:14
9:15
1
2
1
8
1
7
Temp °C
10
10
11
11
11
10
10
9
11
12
13
13
13
12
13
13
14
15
16
17
16
4
8
7
8
5
4
3
1
7
7
7
6
7
6
8
10
12
12
14
16
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
6
0.2
W
9
0.3
N
5
0.8
WSW
5
0.2
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.2
NNW
4
0.5
W
11
1.6
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
19
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.2
WSW
16
1
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
10
Energy kJ
7
6
4
33
14
72
2
61
283
140
15
4
4
25
395
1545
1027
726
592
656
469
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
N
5
0.1
SW
13
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
13
0.9
WSW
14
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
6
7
7
2
7
25
6
3
3
7
12
3
336
10
9
9
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
8
0.3
NNW
4
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
17
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
7
7
6
3
4
12
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
6
0.9
WNW
4
0.7
W
4
1.5
W
7
1.2
W
6
1.4
WSW
5
2
WSW
7
1.9
SSW
6
2.2
SW
7
2.4
SW
8
2.2
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
10
0.4
SE
3
1.1
SSE
4
Energy kJ
82
32
18
202
112
109
382
266
521
767
715
831
3
50
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
1
4
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
4
3
1
1
1
3
2
Distance (km)
347
0
376
368
368
360
343
86
0
119
382
736
343
136
123
123
53
53
53
0
78
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
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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