Freshwater West Surf Break

Freshwater West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.65° N 5.06° W

Issued: 6 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Freshwater West sea temperature is
17.0° C

2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Freshwater West surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Freshwater West surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, W swell with 1,178 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 1st Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, light winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
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
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.7
SW
8
1.6
SW
7
1.6
WSW
7
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
10
1.2
SW
6
1.8
WSW
8
2.4
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
9
1.6
W
7
1.1
W
6
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
246
320
228
236
978
754
503
265
109
446
1108
544
335
352
240
98
141
173
164
158
Wind (km/h)
35
S
35
SSW
25
SW
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
W
15
W
15
SW
10
S
25
S
25
SW
25
WNW
20
NNW
20
W
30
SW
30
NNW
15
NW
5
N
20
NW
20
W
15
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:40PM5.86m
6:01AM5.80m
6:22PM6.06m
6:41AM5.93m
7:01PM6.23m
7:19AM6.04m
7:38PM6.35m
7:54AM6.12m
8:13PM6.43m
8:29AM6.15m
8:48PM6.45m
9:05AM6.14m
9:23PM6.41m
Low Tide
11:34AM1.94m
11:57PM1.87m
12:16PM1.80m
00:38AM1.71m
12:54PM1.67m
1:16AM1.56m
1:30PM1.55m
1:53AM1.45m
2:05PM1.47m
2:28AM1.36m
2:41PM1.43m
3:04AM1.33m
3:16PM1.44m
3:41AM1.36m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:42
9:42
9:42
9:40
9:40
9:40
9:39
 mm
2
Temp °C
18
18
16
15
16
15
15
15
15
16
16
17
15
14
16
14
16
16
13
15
17
Feels °C
13
13
12
11
11
11
13
13
13
12
13
15
12
11
12
9
12
15
10
12
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
10
0.5
W
10
0.1
SW
12
2.4
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
0.4
NNW
4
0.5
W
9
1.1
W
6
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
Energy kJ
17
21
22
6
24
978
754
503
265
46
6
1108
544
7
41
98
141
173
164
158
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
W
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
11
0.7
W
8
0.3
N
5
0.3
NNW
4
Energy kJ
10
21
6
21
20
51
18
17
17
17
6
6
5
2
68
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
3
32
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.7
SW
8
1.6
SW
7
1.6
WSW
7
1.2
SW
6
1.8
WSW
8
0.8
NNW
5
1.3
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
9
1.6
W
7
0.4
NNW
4
0.3
NW
3
Energy kJ
104
246
320
228
236
109
446
27
335
352
240
5
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
297
92
123
368
368
26
10
64
15
123
376
14
10
136
123
54
13
0
53
174
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
5
5
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
8
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.

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