
Surf Forecasts:
Tenby (South Beach) surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 7,992 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tenby (South Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Tenby (South Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tenby (South Beach) in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 30th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 30th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenby (South Beach) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Mon night, moderate winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 12 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SSW 7 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 7 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
4369 | 798 | 637 | 5306 | 6905 | 4699 | 2809 | 1340 | 670 | 2582 | 5254 | 5537 | 4800 | 3148 | 2513 | 1815 | 904 | 622 | 214 | 853 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:10PM6.85m | 5:33AM6.99m | 5:49PM7.41m | 6:10AM7.53m | 6:27PM7.86m | 6:47AM7.95m | 7:06PM8.16m | 7:26AM8.19m | 7:45PM8.26m | 8:05AM8.23m | 8:27PM8.13m | 8:47AM8.06m | 9:11PM7.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM1.15m | 11:44AM1.04m | 00:04AM0.65m | 12:20PM0.56m | 00:40AM0.26m | 12:57PM0.20m | 1:17AM0.05m | 1:35PM0.02m | 1:55AM0.03m | 2:15PM0.04m | 2:35AM0.22m | 2:58PM0.28m | 3:18AM0.59m | |||||||
— | — | 7:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | |
6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | 9 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | -1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 |
— | 415 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 202 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 112 | 60 | 622 | 117 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 168 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SSW 7 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | SW 7 | SSW 8 |
4369 | 798 | 637 | 5306 | 6905 | 4699 | 2809 | 1340 | 670 | 2582 | 5254 | 5537 | 4800 | 3148 | 2513 | 1815 | 904 | — | 214 | 853 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 408 | 230 | 384 | 899 | 450 | 369 | 329 | 141 | 364 | 412 | 765 | 675 | 339 | 334 | 148 | 148 | 78 | 80 | 397 | 230 |
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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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