
Surf Forecasts:
Tenby (North Beach) surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, W swell with 6,362 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period with WSW 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 (Oct 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period. 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) 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 5.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenby (North Beach) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue morning, gales from the NW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | WSW 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
147 | 52 | 106 | 6362 | 2168 | 618 | 856 | 591 | 299 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 495 | 993 | 2652 | 2626 | 1998 | 955 | 466 | 587 | 2397 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:21PM5.33m | 3:07AM5.30m | 3:36PM5.72m | 4:08AM5.80m | 4:28PM6.27m | 4:53AM6.39m | 5:10PM6.85m | 5:33AM6.99m | 5:49PM7.41m | 6:10AM7.53m | 6:27PM7.86m | 6:47AM7.95m | 7:06PM8.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM2.75m | 9:27AM2.66m | 10:03PM2.28m | 10:22AM2.15m | 10:49PM1.72m | 11:05AM1.59m | 11:28PM1.15m | 11:44AM1.04m | 00:04AM0.65m | 12:20PM0.56m | 00:40AM0.26m | 12:57PM0.20m | 1:17AM0.05m | ||||||||
7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | 9 | 8 | — | 2 | — | 4 | 8 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 14 | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 4 | -3 | -1 | -1 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | — | — | W 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | WSW 11 | W 18 |
147 | 52 | 106 | — | — | 104 | 856 | 591 | 299 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 955 | — | 97 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | WSW 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 47 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 110 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | SSE 5 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 8 | — | — | SE 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | WSW 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | — | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 9 |
— | 3 | 91 | 6362 | 2168 | 618 | — | — | 122 | 4516 | 2662 | 1628 | 495 | 993 | 2652 | 2626 | 1998 | — | 466 | 587 | 2397 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 28 | 68 | 95 | 407 | 128 | 4 | 55 | 175 | 408 | 426 | 230 | 128 | 382 | 898 | 452 | 452 | 4 | 434 | 672 | 732 |
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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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