
Surf Forecasts:
Freshwater West surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, W swell with 599 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WSW swell.
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 (Sep 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater West in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Freshwater West over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking over the Pembrokeshire forecast for the next couple of weeks. Let’s be straight with each other – it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead, especially for us wave-starved locals.
We’re kicking off with some swell, but the wind is gonna make things messy. The first real chance to get a wetsuit on is on Sunday the 13th, but even then, it’s a write-off with onshore winds. We’ve got a long, frustrating run of poor conditions all the way through the end of the week. Honestly, from Sunday afternoon until Friday the 18th, it’s mostly cross-onshore or onshore wind, making a mess of what swell we have. The energy in the water is moderate at best, but it’s just not clean.
There’s a real glimmer of hope on Sunday the 20th. That morning, we finally see a shift. The wind swings around to a cross-offshore from the north-northeast, cleaning things right up. The waves are only about 4ft from the west-southwest, but the combined energy is low, so it’s not packing much punch. It’s a very small window. The afternoon is even better with a gentle offshore breeze from the northeast and clean lines, though the swell drops right off to 3ft. It’s surfable, but you’ll be on a log. This is your best bet for the whole forecast period – it’s the only day the stars align for anything close to decent. For a spot like Freshwater West, which is an exposed beach and reef setup, the clean conditions will be a welcome relief. The water is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, sitting around 64°, so it’s not too bad for a late September paddle.
After that brief respite, we drop right off into the doldrums. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd see some small, marginal surf, but it’s messy or just tiny. From Wednesday the 23rd onward, the swell energy just collapses. The combined energy figures drop from the low hundreds all the way down to single digits by the 25th. It’s flat, clean, and completely un-rideable for a solid stretch right through to the end of the month. There is a weird little long-period groundswell on the 26th and 27th, with periods of 12-13 seconds, but the height is only 1ft. The energy is very weak. It’s just not enough to push through.
So, to sum it up: the next two weeks are mostly a write-off. Sunday the 20th is your one standout day for a clean, small-wave session. After that, put the board away until something changes. Forecasts can shift, but as it stands, it’s a long, quiet run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
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351 | 274 | 257 | 202 | 307 | 295 | 282 | 316 | 392 | 249 | 149 | 396 | 411 | 599 | 274 | 175 | 182 | 350 | 444 | 303 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:35PM7.22m | 8:53AM6.93m | 9:09PM6.94m | 9:26AM6.66m | 9:40PM6.55m | 9:56AM6.31m | 10:11PM6.11m | 10:28AM5.91m | 10:42PM5.63m | 11:03AM5.48m | 11:22PM5.15m | 11:53AM5.05m | 00:25AM4.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:56AM0.74m | 3:07PM0.85m | 3:27AM1.06m | 3:38PM1.18m | 3:55AM1.45m | 4:08PM1.58m | 4:22AM1.87m | 4:39PM2.03m | 4:53AM2.31m | 5:17PM2.48m | 5:35AM2.74m | 6:17PM2.90m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | W 8 | W 10 | N 6 | N 6 | W 10 | — | S 13 | NNW 5 | N 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 316 | 392 | 30 | 5 | 8 | — | 3 | 29 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SW 12 | — | S 12 | S 12 | W 13 |
— | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
351 | 274 | 257 | 202 | 307 | 295 | 282 | 52 | 73 | 249 | 149 | 396 | 411 | 599 | 274 | 175 | 182 | 350 | 444 | 303 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 118 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 368 | 343 | 70 | 25 | 343 | 407 | 368 | 368 | 368 | 341 | 341 | 341 | 376 | 136 | 10 |
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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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