
Surf Forecasts:
Tenby (South Beach) surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, E swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tenby (South Beach) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tenby (South Beach) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenby (South Beach) over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's goin' on down at Tenby (South Beach) for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – the first two weeks are a total write-off. The swell is tiny, the energy is flat-out weak, with combined swell energy mostly in the double digits (40-80 range) and it's all marked as “poor surf conditions.” You're lookin' at a long stretch of flat, clean water but not a single wave worth paddlin' for.
The only real light at the end of the tunnel shows up right at the end of the forecast. On Sunday the 26th, the ocean starts wake up. By the morning we see a 6ft swell from the SW, building to 6.6ft in the afternoon. The combined energy climbs to 432 – that's solid, moderate juice. It's still a bit choppy with onshore wind that day, so it's a marginal call.
But hold onto your board for Monday the 27th. That morning it's glassy, with a solid 10ft SW groundswell. The period is a long 9 seconds, so you're gettin' some good shape and power. The combined energy is a massive 1764 – that is serious, heavy energy. The wind swings offshore from the WNW in the afternoon, cleaning it all up. This is big, expert-only surf. 10ft is no joke, so leave the foamies at home. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year.
So, the verdict is a long, flat spell, but a major, powerful pulse hits on that final Monday. It's a one-day wonder, but it's a doozy. Keep your fingers crossed.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | WSW 11 | E 4 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 7 |
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18 | 53 | 57 | 19 | 41 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 44 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:16PM6.99m | 5:47AM7.13m | 6:14PM7.46m | 6:42AM7.51m | 7:06PM7.89m | 7:33AM7.78m | 7:55PM8.18m | 8:20AM7.90m | 8:42PM8.28m | 9:06AM7.84m | 9:26PM8.17m | 9:50AM7.63m | 10:10PM7.86m | 10:33AM7.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:37PM1.12m | 12:04PM0.98m | 00:35AM0.68m | 12:58PM0.61m | 1:27AM0.32m | 1:47PM0.35m | 2:16AM0.12m | 2:33PM0.24m | 3:02AM0.11m | 3:17PM0.30m | 3:46AM0.29m | 4:00PM0.54m | 4:29AM0.63m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | |
— | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | 9:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NNW 7 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 7 |
1 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 44 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 |
10 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | N 6 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 7 | NW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 11 | N 7 |
18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | NNW 2 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 |
16 | 53 | 57 | 19 | 41 | 10 | 7 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 25 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 372 | 384 | 389 | 129 | 122 | 25 | 36 | 128 | 181 | 88 | 297 | 181 | 36 | 172 | 271 | 271 | 25 | 181 | 369 | 68 | 48 |
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Information about the Tenby (South Beach) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tenby (South 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 (South Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tenby (South 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 (South 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 (South 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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