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

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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
10.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 18th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 18th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 16th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
SW
1.3
SSW
1.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.8
SW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
W
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)109678911111514131211111111101010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26915491168255834149818734836340815948871024887817785501100964728
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
25
SE
35
SE
20
S
30
S
35
S
30
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
10
W
5
W
5
NE
15
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise--6:26--6:24--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13
Sunset8:10--8:13--8:14--8:15--8:17--8:19--8:21--
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-12--2-------31------
Temp. °C9810121212111011111112111010111011131213
Feels °C (?)445985537777688966877
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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.

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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