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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 20 Dec 2025 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
10.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)
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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 Tuesday (Dec 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 23rd Dec)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 23rd Dec)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 21st Dec)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 0°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Tue night).

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
1.7
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
W
1.3
E
1.5
E
0.4
WSW
0.8
NE
0.4
WSW
0.6
W
0.6
W
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)811111515141312111110912561141212125
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)84415367443075221210475513222101531066611082133432150112103104
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
45
SE
25
S
15
E
20
ENE
20
NNE
15
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
N
30
N
35
N
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
20
NE
30
NNE
25
ENE
25
NE
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:31PM
6.94
6:48AM
7.17
7:07PM
7.01
7:24AM
7.25
7:42PM
7.01
8:01AM
7.25
8:19PM
6.94
8:38AM
7.19
8:57PM
6.83
9:17AM
7.07
9:39PM
6.67
10:00AM
6.90
10:26PM
6.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:26PM
1.18
12:40AM
1.15
1:02PM
1.09
1:15AM
1.09
1:38PM
1.07
1:50AM
1.09
2:14PM
1.11
2:25AM
1.16
2:51PM
1.20
3:03AM
1.29
3:30PM
1.33
3:44AM
1.46
4:15PM
1.48
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise8:21--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:23--8:23--
Sunset-4:09--4:09--4:10--4:10--4:12--4:12--4:13-
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light rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-13-16---------------
Temp. °C1091099101099999752343365
Feels °C (?)1-115577664320-3-5-3-2-4-4-2-3
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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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