Freshwater West surf break

Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 30 Jan 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
8.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater West in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 31st Jan)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 31st Jan)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 31st Jan)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon night, moderate winds from the S by Wed morning).

Fri
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
!
0
0
!
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3
3
4
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.5
W
1.6
WSW
1.1
W
0.9
WSW
1.4
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
WSW
2.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)1716161614131316151414171615141312891818
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1612291819403861342272116138711891077515308113837172976130680344416441310263135
Wind
(km/h)
45
ESE
40
WSW
30
W
15
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
ENE
40
E
40
E
50
E
40
ENE
45
S
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
S
40
SE
40
SE
40
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
ononononcross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:17PM
5.96
4:44AM
6.29
5:15PM
6.38
5:37AM
6.75
6:04PM
6.73
6:24AM
7.10
6:48PM
6.96
7:07AM
7.29
7:29PM
7.03
7:47AM
7.31
8:08PM
6.95
8:24AM
7.16
8:43PM
6.75
8:59AM
6.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:39PM
1.69
11:14AM
1.34
11:35PM
1.25
12:06PM
0.92
12:23AM
0.90
12:52PM
0.63
1:06AM
0.68
1:34PM
0.51
1:46AM
0.61
2:12PM
0.56
2:23AM
0.69
2:47PM
0.76
2:57AM
0.91
Fri
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise--8:00--7:58--7:58--7:56--7:54--7:52--7:50
Sunset5:04--5:06--5:07--5:09--5:10--5:13--5:15--
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
clear
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
692-21----1--11-151---
Temp. °C9899999789899910999985
Feels °C (?)34356664-10-34-1163100-1-5
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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 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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