Freshwater West surf break

Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm 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 Thursday (May 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 21st May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 21st May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.4
W
7
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.9
WSW
4
1.1
W
6
0.5
W
12
0.8
W
12
1.9
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
10
0.9
SW
7
1.6
SW
6
2.2
WSW
7
2.4
WSW
8
2.4
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
24
20
7
13
39
26
86
72
177
365
158
218
63
184
513
759
2026
1491
811
541
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
40
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
W
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
NW
15
WSW
25
SW
35
WSW
15
SW
25
SSW
40
WSW
40
SW
40
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
S
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
on
on
on
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross
High Tide
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
10:24AM6.31m
Low Tide
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
4:22AM1.17m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:20
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9:02
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:14
1
1
4
4
4
2
Temp °C
10
10
9
9
11
11
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
12
13
13
13
13
14
14
14
2
2
2
3
8
7
6
7
5
5
3
7
5
4
5
5
6
7
10
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.4
W
7
0.3
W
6
0.5
N
6
0.3
N
5
0.2
N
5
0.2
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.5
W
11
1.3
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
10
0.9
SW
7
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
Energy kJ
92
24
15
6
16
5
2
14
72
177
64
158
218
63
7
12
53
336
1491
811
541
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.3
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.4
W
8
0.2
N
4
0.1
S
12
0.4
W
11
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
21
21
20
7
13
7
1
7
22
1
3
38
28
4
4
11
10
10
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
8
0.3
NNW
4
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
6
7
7
1
3
6
3
7
3
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
N
7
1.8
N
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
6
0.2
WNW
3
0.5
W
9
0.9
WSW
4
1.1
W
6
0.8
WSW
6
1
WSW
5
1.9
WSW
7
0.6
SSE
4
1.6
SW
6
2.2
WSW
7
2.4
WSW
8
2.4
WSW
13
Energy kJ
171
237
160
98
1
39
26
86
51
42
365
8
184
513
759
2026
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
4
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
2
1
Distance (km)
430
111
174
347
343
162
343
347
70
343
341
123
89
354
382
343
376
156
123
10
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
3
2
3
1
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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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