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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 16 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
8.8° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Jan 19) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tenby (South Beach) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 19th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 23rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 21st Jan)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.1
WSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
4.5
S
3.5
SW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.5
SW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)151413121110101111916891211101211121012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)311416721117491222163111135164597636125213435567281114241343105381613943481
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
5
E
5
ENE
5
SSE
15
S
30
SE
55
S
55
S
60
SSE
40
SE
25
SE
15
SE
10
SSW
10
SE
5
S
40
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		onglasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:21AM
6.50
5:41PM
6.55
6:00AM
6.91
6:18PM
6.90
6:36AM
7.27
6:54PM
7.17
7:11AM
7.56
7:28PM
7.37
7:45AM
7.73
8:03PM
7.46
8:20AM
7.79
8:39PM
7.45
8:57AM
7.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:14PM
1.82
11:38AM
1.61
11:54PM
1.44
12:17PM
1.25
12:30AM
1.11
12:52PM
0.95
1:04AM
0.85
1:26PM
0.73
1:37AM
0.68
2:00PM
0.61
2:10AM
0.63
2:33PM
0.60
2:45AM
0.68
3:09PM
0.70
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
Sunrise-8:17--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:11--8:11--8:10-
Sunset--4:39--4:42--4:44--4:45--4:46--4:49--4:50
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
4----1531--1317667---18
Temp. °C889877888899101010998885
Feels °C (?)23444467750-3-1-2336556-4
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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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