Freshwater West surf break

Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

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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
11.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater West in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 21st May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 21st May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
7
0.2
W
9
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.8
WSW
5
1.4
W
7
1.2
W
6
1.6
WSW
5
2
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
8
1.8
SSW
6
2.1
SW
7
2.4
WSW
8
2.2
SW
8
1.8
WSW
10
2.1
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
7
12
12
33
173
112
128
426
295
161
241
456
696
632
637
1420
920
581
492
592
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
25
NNW
5
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
30
NW
25
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
10
WSW
20
SSW
35
S
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SSE
10
SSE
15
SE
cross
cross
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:58PM6.69m
6:21AM6.93m
6:44PM6.99m
7:08AM7.10m
7:30PM7.15m
7:55AM7.11m
8:17PM7.15m
8:43AM6.97m
9:04PM7.01m
9:33AM6.68m
9:54PM6.74m
10:24AM6.31m
10:47PM6.39m
Low Tide
11:56AM0.96m
00:19AM0.91m
12:42PM0.73m
1:06AM0.69m
1:28PM0.64m
1:53AM0.61m
2:14PM0.69m
2:41AM0.68m
3:01PM0.87m
3:30AM0.87m
3:50PM1.15m
4:22AM1.17m
4:41PM1.49m
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5:28
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:20
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9:05
9:06
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:14
2
2
1
3
4
9
Temp °C
9
10
10
11
11
11
11
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
13
13
13
13
14
16
16
2
4
8
7
8
5
5
3
3
7
6
6
6
7
8
8
9
11
11
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
6
0.5
N
6
0.3
N
5
0.2
N
5
0.2
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.2
N
4
0.5
W
11
1.6
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
8
0.1
S
19
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.2
W
13
1.8
WSW
10
2.1
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
Energy kJ
15
7
15
4
2
14
72
1
63
295
161
7
4
4
13
637
1420
920
581
492
592
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
SW
13
0.3
NNW
4
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
14
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
20
6
6
6
6
7
4
6
3
7
12
26
254
10
10
9
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
7
7
7
7
6
4
11
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
6
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.8
WSW
5
1.4
W
7
1.2
W
6
1.6
WSW
5
2
WSW
7
1.8
SSW
6
2.1
SW
7
2.4
WSW
8
2.2
SW
8
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SE
4
Energy kJ
170
95
12
12
33
173
112
128
426
241
456
696
632
94
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
374
341
343
347
407
409
393
343
205
10
123
111
354
335
123
123
123
53
53
15
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
6
4
5
7
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
7
5
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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