Tenby (South Beach) surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 08 Jan 2026 GMT
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Tenby (South Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tenby (South Beach) sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tenby (South Beach) this week:

The surf forecast for Tenby (South Beach) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tenby (South Beach) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 10th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 13th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 14th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenby (South Beach) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WSW
1.1
WSW
2.3
SW
2.3
WSW
2.5
W
3
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.9
WSW
2.5
S
2.5
SW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
SW
3
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.4
SW
Period(s) (?)8812111112121110107912121111111111108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3411531448134817712597142073134513768110192360240515112024316333331720997773
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
50
E
60
NNW
40
NW
35
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
5
NNE
30
SE
45
SE
50
SSE
25
SSW
35
SW
35
SW
25
SSE
35
SSW
25
NW
25
W
20
WSW
35
SW
45
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:28AM
7.50
9:51PM
6.90
10:11AM
7.03
10:35PM
6.47
10:56AM
6.51
11:22PM
6.04
11:47AM
6.02
12:18AM
5.69
12:47PM
5.64
1:24AM
5.48
1:59PM
5.47
2:37AM
5.50
3:11PM
5.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
0.99
3:59AM
1.27
4:29PM
1.43
4:43AM
1.72
5:14PM
1.89
5:32AM
2.15
6:05PM
2.29
6:31AM
2.50
7:08PM
2.57
7:43AM
2.68
8:21PM
2.65
8:59AM
2.62
9:31PM
2.50
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise8:22--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:21--8:19--8:18--
Sunset-4:27--4:28--4:30--4:30--4:32--4:34--4:36-
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
Rain (mm)
21517------1452-611---9
Temp. °C765666665710111110111177101010
Feels °C (?)5-3-6-4-3-2231-315335411325
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Wales - Pembrokeshire? If you are looking for accommodation near Tenby (South Beach), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wales - Pembrokeshire, consider staying in Pembroke which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Wales - Pembrokeshire where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Milford Haven which is 23 km (14 miles) away, Carmarthen, Fishguard and Aberporth.

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