Tenby (South Beach) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for our stretch of coast.

First things first, it’s a bit of a slow burner for the next week or so. The whole picture is pretty flat and messy for quite a while. We’ve got a run of poor surf conditions from the start, with the first few days looking like a total loss. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross, but the swell is weak and lumpy, and the energy is just not there. The first real glimmer of anything rideable doesn't pop up until Monday the 7th, and even then, it’s only just a tickle.

From Tuesday the 1st right through to Sunday the 6th, it’s a write-off. The swell is tiny, with heights barely reaching 3ft, and the period is shockingly short, mostly 6 to 9 seconds. The wind is a problem, too, with a fresh breeze making it lumpy and cross-onshore. The combined energy is low, hitting 393 (moderate) on the Wednesday afternoon, but it’s just a messy, unrideable wall of chop. You’d be better off doing the gardening.

Now, Monday the 7th brings a little hope. The morning sees a clean 3ft from the W with a 12-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-off. The energy is moderate at 292. The afternoon looks even better: 4ft from the W, 11-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The water is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But let’s be honest, it’s only just surfable, not a standout.

The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Friday the 11th of September. This is the best bet of the whole run. The afternoon is looking clean with 8ft of swell from the WSW, an 8-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is a solid 703 (strong), and the score is decent. For a day that’s actually good, this is it. The morning is a bit marginal with 7ft onshore wind, but the afternoon is the time to go. Tenby (South Beach) is a sheltered spot, so it’s a bit of a miracle it’s firing. However, being a beginner-friendly break, this 8ft swell is getting a bit sizeable for learners, so the more experienced crew will have the best of it. The crowd can be *sometimes* a thing here, so expect company.

The run-up to that is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 8th has a big 8ft swell from the WSW, but with a moderate cross-shore and a lumpy chop, it’s only marginal. Wednesday the 9th is a straight-up mess with a strong breeze and rain. Thursday the 10th is clean but tiny.

Beyond the 11th, the second week looks quiet again. The 12th, 13th, and 14th are all flat and poor. The 15th has a glassy 3ft by the afternoon, but it’s a weak 278 energy, so nothing to get excited about.

So, the call is: don’t bother until the 7th, and then the real gold is on the afternoon of Friday the 11th. The rest is just waiting for the next system.

Rusty.

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