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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 BST
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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
10.2° 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tenby (South Beach) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 18th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 18th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue morning).

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.5
SW
2.4
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.4
WSW
1
E
1
E
0.6
E
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)141413121212111010101010991312104444
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)47553452180317101541126983760731417310274281689993736361221
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
20
SSW
30
S
25
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
NW
20
NNW
10
N
10
NE
5
NNW
15
NE
10
ENE
5
W
20
NNE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:32PM
7.77
6:49AM
8.14
7:11PM
8.17
7:29AM
8.41
7:50PM
8.37
8:10AM
8.43
8:31PM
8.34
8:53AM
8.20
9:14PM
8.07
9:38AM
7.74
10:00PM
7.60
10:28AM
7.13
10:52PM
7.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:26PM
0.40
12:42AM
0.32
1:03PM
0.02
1:21AM
-0.02
1:41PM
-0.15
2:00AM
-0.15
2:21PM
-0.09
2:41AM
-0.05
3:02PM
0.19
3:25AM
0.29
3:46PM
0.67
4:13AM
0.81
4:36PM
1.26
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise6:20--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:09--
Sunset-8:15--8:17--8:19--8:21--8:22--8:24--8:25-
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C11111111111011111011121010111010129111311
Feels °C (?)676666667895776363586
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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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