Freshwater West surf break

Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 14 May 2026 BST
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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
11.9° 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 Monday (May 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 8s period. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 18th May)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 18th May)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu morning, light winds from the NW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
1.1
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.4
W
7
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
WSW
7
0.5
WSW
3
0.9
WSW
5
0.5
W
12
0.8
W
12
1.8
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
7
1.7
SW
6
3.5
SSW
9
3.5
SSW
9
3
SW
9
3
SW
10
3.5
SW
10
3.5
WSW
11
3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
100
23
20
7
13
15
6
43
71
171
353
192
195
2086
1760
1691
1864
2683
2669
2147
Wind (km/h)
40
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
10
W
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
NW
20
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
25
S
40
SW
30
SSW
35
SSW
40
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
SW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
4:46AM6.23m
5:12PM6.29m
5:34AM6.63m
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
Low Tide
11:09AM1.29m
11:32PM1.25m
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
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rain showers
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5:30
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:20
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9:02
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
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2
2
4
1
4
10
3
1
Temp °C
10
10
10
9
10
10
11
11
10
11
10
10
11
11
13
13
13
12
12
12
13
1
1
3
2
4
6
7
7
6
6
4
4
6
6
6
7
6
5
5
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
1.1
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.4
W
7
0.3
W
6
0.5
N
6
0.2
N
5
0.2
W
7
0.9
WSW
5
0.5
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
21
100
23
15
6
15
2
4
43
71
171
89
55
33
7
13
12
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
N
5
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
8
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
1
21
21
20
6
13
6
2
14
13
6
3
3
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
14
0.2
W
3
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
NNW
4
Energy kJ
2
7
1
7
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NW
7
1.7
N
6
1.9
N
7
1.5
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
6
0.4
WSW
7
0.5
WSW
3
0.9
WSW
6
1
WSW
4
1.8
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
7
1.7
SW
6
3.5
SSW
9
3.5
SSW
9
3
SW
9
3
SW
10
3.5
SW
10
3.5
WSW
11
3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
421
239
309
165
130
15
6
56
42
353
192
195
2086
1760
1691
1864
2683
2669
2147
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
3
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
4
3
2
Distance (km)
288
324
112
246
347
92
139
343
347
73
343
70
123
89
109
309
404
376
376
335
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
3
3
1
2
3
1
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
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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