Freshwater West surf break

Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 30 Apr 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
11.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Freshwater West this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Freshwater West in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 2nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
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
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
W
10
1.1
SW
7
1
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
88
85
82
82
90
54
102
76
34
14
8
3
7
7
7
2
2
6
6
6
1
Wind (km/h)
50
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
10
SSE
15
SW
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
NNE
20
N
15
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
40
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
20
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:14AM6.57m
6:33PM6.53m
6:50AM6.62m
7:08PM6.60m
7:23AM6.59m
7:40PM6.61m
7:56AM6.50m
8:12PM6.55m
8:26AM6.36m
8:43PM6.43m
8:57AM6.16m
9:15PM6.24m
9:30AM5.91m
9:48PM5.99m
Low Tide
12:36PM1.07m
00:49AM1.08m
1:09PM1.06m
1:23AM1.05m
1:40PM1.11m
1:54AM1.10m
2:09PM1.20m
2:25AM1.20m
2:39PM1.34m
2:57AM1.36m
3:09PM1.53m
3:30AM1.58m
3:41PM1.77m
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clear
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5:54
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
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8:40
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:47
8:49
8:51
Temp °C
14
15
14
12
13
12
12
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
10
12
11
9
8
9
8
5
8
7
10
10
9
8
8
9
8
8
10
8
7
6
7
5
1
-1
1
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
W
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
W
9
0.7
SW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
6
0.2
W
3
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
88
85
82
82
90
54
18
7
34
14
6
3
5
6
3
1
1
1
2
6
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.4
S
5
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
ESE
3
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
5
5
8
2
2
5
5
6
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
6
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
1
5
8
8
2
7
7
7
2
6
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.2
SSW
2
0.4
SW
3
1.1
SW
7
1
SW
6
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
N
5
0.4
N
5
0.3
N
5
1
N
4
1.5
N
6
1.3
N
6
0.9
N
5
Energy kJ
207
90
23
7
1
2
102
76
3
16
8
4
36
176
128
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
324
298
80
80
148
101
53
297
184
368
325
172
172
173
364
427
406
325
325
368
330
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
5
5
5
7
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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