Tenby (North Beach) Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.68° N 4.70° W

Tenby (North Beach) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tenby (North Beach) sea temperature is
19.5° C
3.1° 

Tenby (North Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tenby (North Beach) surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SW swell with 1,342 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tenby (North Beach) this week:

The surf forecast for Tenby (North Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tenby (North Beach) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 25th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenby (North Beach) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
1.2
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
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1.1
WSW
6
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
16
1.7
WSW
7
1.4
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7
1.3
W
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
W
8
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
2.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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301
208
263
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18
776
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
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W
10
WNW
15
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30
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15
W
20
NW
25
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15
NNE
10
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15
NNE
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NNE
20
NNW
15
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10
NNE
10
NNW
10
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10
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10
SSW
10
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High Tide
10:35AM7.05m
10:55PM6.89m
11:14AM6.51m
11:35PM6.26m
11:58AM5.96m
00:25AM5.67m
12:55PM5.47m
1:34AM5.23m
2:19PM5.20m
3:09AM5.13m
3:52PM5.33m
4:31AM5.41m
4:59PM5.77m
Low Tide
4:42PM1.21m
5:03AM1.52m
5:21PM1.77m
5:43AM2.09m
6:07PM2.32m
6:35AM2.60m
7:13PM2.78m
7:55AM2.95m
8:51PM2.96m
9:36AM2.93m
10:23PM2.72m
10:51AM2.55m
11:22PM2.26m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Tenby (North Beach) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tenby (North Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tenby (North Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tenby (North Beach) 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 (Tenby (North Beach)) 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 Tenby (North Beach) 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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