Freshwater West surf break

Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 28 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
9.5° 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 (Apr 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 2nd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 2nd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 4th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WNW
1.8
WNW
0.8
W
1.7
WSW
3
WSW
2.2
W
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.1
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.3
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)661067889985671112666778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3472621411948216433342832431778111284202336116122139430607823
Wind
(km/h)
40
NW
30
NW
20
WNW
35
WSW
45
WSW
35
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
5
WNW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
N
5
SSW
25
WSW
15
NNE
10
ESE
30
SSW
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:55PM
5.36
3:24AM
5.76
3:58PM
5.84
4:19AM
6.26
4:46PM
6.28
5:04AM
6.66
5:26PM
6.61
5:43AM
6.91
6:03PM
6.80
6:19AM
7.00
6:37PM
6.87
6:52AM
6.97
7:09PM
6.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:17PM
2.18
9:58AM
1.71
10:17PM
1.67
10:49AM
1.24
11:03PM
1.22
11:30AM
0.90
11:43PM
0.91
12:07PM
0.72
12:19AM
0.74
12:40PM
0.68
12:52AM
0.70
1:11PM
0.76
1:23AM
0.78
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise6:05--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:52--
Sunset-6:45--6:46--6:49--6:51--6:52--6:53--6:55-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C79991010910121191111119897101011
Feels °C (?)-333123259759664443645
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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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