Freshwater West surf break

Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 26 Apr 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
10.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. 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 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
15
0.5
W
14
0.7
W
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
W
10
1.4
SW
7
1.1
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
93
80
53
58
52
41
42
94
156
198
189
135
95
93
80
80
74
178
90
29
13
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
S
10
NNW
15
N
25
N
20
NNE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
35
E
45
E
45
ESE
30
SE
15
SE
15
SSW
15
SW
35
N
25
N
20
NNW
15
N
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:28PM5.45m
3:53AM5.82m
4:28PM5.80m
4:48AM6.16m
5:15PM6.14m
5:34AM6.42m
5:56PM6.38m
6:14AM6.57m
6:33PM6.53m
6:50AM6.62m
7:08PM6.60m
7:23AM6.59m
7:40PM6.61m
Low Tide
9:47PM2.10m
10:28AM1.70m
10:46PM1.73m
11:18AM1.38m
11:33PM1.41m
11:59AM1.17m
00:13AM1.19m
12:36PM1.07m
00:49AM1.08m
1:09PM1.06m
1:23AM1.05m
1:40PM1.11m
1:54AM1.10m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
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8:34
8:36
8:37
8:38
8:40
8:43
8:44
14
Temp °C
12
13
13
14
14
13
11
12
12
14
16
13
13
14
13
12
12
10
9
9
9
10
12
12
10
9
9
5
6
7
6
9
4
4
8
9
9
9
4
3
3
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.6
N
5
0.7
W
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
6
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
93
80
53
58
52
41
22
19
156
198
189
135
95
93
80
80
74
35
90
29
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.3
WSW
15
0.5
W
14
0.6
N
5
0.5
N
5
0.5
N
5
0.4
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
16
0.6
ESE
4
0.2
E
3
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
Energy kJ
5
29
3
3
9
42
94
17
12
14
12
1
5
12
1
18
16
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
17
0.2
W
10
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
16
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
S
16
0.2
NNW
4
Energy kJ
2
2
6
8
20
14
7
6
5
8
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
4
1
N
5
0.6
NNE
5
0.3
E
3
0.8
E
4
1.3
E
5
1.3
E
5
2.2
E
6
1.7
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.5
S
3
0.6
SSW
4
1.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
16
42
20
2
21
90
97
356
186
72
25
5
12
178
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
11
0
168
52
52
11
0
325
325
325
317
80
17
125
297
150
53
70
174
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)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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