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Freshwater West surf break

Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 12 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
9.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater West in the next 12 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 18th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 18th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 13th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater West over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue morning, moderate winds from the SSE by Tue night).

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
SW
5
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.1
W
3
W
1
W
2.5
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
WSW
1.8
WSW
1
WSW
1.4
WSW
1
WSW
Period(s) (?)101011101010986781888991211151312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)536955565053265214226644953132044141090653822994134113961665814487683313
Wind
(km/h)
60
SW
55
W
45
W
35
W
25
NW
20
WNW
20
W
15
W
35
SW
40
W
35
W
35
SW
40
SW
40
SSW
50
S
40
S
20
SSE
25
ESE
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		ononcross-
on		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:31AM
4.69
1:35PM
4.55
2:34AM
4.84
3:16PM
4.90
3:43AM
5.33
4:10PM
5.42
4:29AM
5.86
4:51PM
5.93
5:08AM
6.37
5:28PM
6.39
5:45AM
6.80
6:04PM
6.77
6:22AM
7.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:01PM
2.97
7:10AM
2.97
8:07PM
2.98
9:01AM
2.71
9:34PM
2.57
10:05AM
2.20
10:26PM
2.05
10:50AM
1.66
11:07PM
1.55
11:28AM
1.19
11:44PM
1.12
12:04PM
0.81
12:21AM
0.78
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26
Sunset6:17--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:27--6:29--
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
43121-1--------------
Temp. °C11976688899899101111119121110
Feels °C (?)-10-4-3-133220-11003364876
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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 12 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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