Freshwater West surf break

Freshwater West surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

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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
10.7° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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 Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
15
0.5
W
14
0.7
W
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
1.2
SW
6
1.6
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
279
138
93
80
53
58
40
41
42
94
153
198
192
133
86
83
52
52
86
188
109
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
SSW
15
SE
10
S
5
N
15
N
25
N
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
35
NE
30
ENE
40
ENE
40
ESE
40
ESE
15
ESE
15
SSE
20
SW
20
SW
20
W
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
2:42AM5.53m
3:28PM5.45m
3:53AM5.82m
4:28PM5.80m
4:48AM6.16m
5:15PM6.14m
5:34AM6.42m
5:56PM6.38m
6:14AM6.57m
6:33PM6.53m
6:50AM6.62m
7:08PM6.60m
7:23AM6.59m
Low Tide
8:29PM2.38m
9:23AM2.03m
9:47PM2.10m
10:28AM1.70m
10:46PM1.73m
11:18AM1.38m
11:33PM1.41m
11:59AM1.17m
00:13AM1.19m
12:36PM1.07m
00:49AM1.08m
1:09PM1.06m
1:23AM1.05m
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
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8:32
8:34
8:36
8:37
8:38
8:40
8:43
8:44
3
Temp °C
15
14
13
13
13
13
13
12
12
13
12
13
15
11
11
11
11
12
11
11
10
12
12
11
11
12
10
8
5
8
8
8
6
8
2
3
3
8
9
7
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
W
14
0.7
W
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
279
138
93
80
53
58
40
41
32
94
153
198
192
133
86
83
52
52
53
50
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
N
5
0.4
SW
7
0.2
N
4
0.1
W
18
0.4
NNE
5
0.3
N
6
0.5
E
4
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
5
29
3
3
9
42
7
14
2
6
9
7
9
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
17
0.2
W
10
0.4
WSW
7
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.4
SSW
4
Energy kJ
2
2
6
8
20
2
6
5
4
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
2
1
N
5
1
N
5
0.5
N
4
0.3
E
3
0.8
NE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
NE
4
1.4
ENE
5
2.2
E
6
1.2
ESE
5
0.6
SSW
4
1.2
SW
6
1.6
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
6
Energy kJ
1
42
42
10
2
21
32
29
99
392
87
10
86
188
109
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
15
0
0
33
0
0
246
52
0
0
13
325
325
325
298
80
80
163
343
70
136
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
3
3
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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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