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Freshwater West Surf Forecast
/ Wales – Pembrokeshire (19 surf breaks) /
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Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 24 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 Sunday (May 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 24th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 24th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 31st May) | 7ft (2.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater West over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | |
116 | 140 | 138 | 106 | 61 | 47 | 47 | 101 | 63 | 57 | 33 | 17 | 25 | 41 | 26 | 35 | 37 | 64 | 153 | 169 | 238 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 1:34PM5.45m | 2:03AM5.70m | 2:44PM5.48m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM2.16m | 8:41AM1.96m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
15 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | WSW 8 | W 12 | N 5 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | S 5 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 116 | 140 | 138 | 106 | 61 | 47 | 21 | 101 | 17 | 57 | 33 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 35 | 37 | 64 | 153 | 169 | 58 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | E 3 | W 11 | NNW 5 | N 5 | SW 18 | W 9 | ESE 4 | SSW 16 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 12 |
| kJ | 20 | 7 | 7 | 32 | 54 | 25 | 47 | 1 | 63 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 63 | 54 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 9 | — | S 11 | WSW 7 | S 11 | — | W 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 19 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 30 | — | 25 | 41 | 7 | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | NNW 4 | — | ESE 4 | E 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 5 | S 4 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 28 | 38 | 20 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 15 | 12 | 238 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 53 | 190 | 317 | 92 | 92 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 78 | 33 |
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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.
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