
Surf Forecasts:
Tenby (South Beach) surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with WSW swell.
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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenby (South Beach) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 20 | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1502 | 1393 | 817 | 769 | 559 | 1060 | 3110 | 2754 | 1423 | 905 | 672 | 355 | 229 | 161 | 90 | 52 | 33 | 40 | 135 | 79 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:37PM7.62m | 8:52AM7.51m | 9:10PM7.22m | 9:25AM7.10m | 9:44PM6.73m | 10:00AM6.62m | 10:21PM6.20m | 10:40AM6.10m | 11:06PM5.67m | 11:32AM5.62m | 00:08AM5.23m | 12:47PM5.30m | 1:37AM5.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:28PM0.48m | 2:42AM0.70m | 2:59PM0.80m | 3:13AM1.09m | 3:32PM1.23m | 3:45AM1.55m | 4:07PM1.73m | 4:22AM2.05m | 4:50PM2.25m | 5:09AM2.54m | 5:51PM2.72m | 6:22AM2.91m | 7:24PM2.94m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 10 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 11 |
— | — | 817 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 1423 | 905 | 672 | 355 | 229 | 161 | 90 | 52 | 33 | 19 | 135 | 79 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 27 | 44 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 13 | — | — | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | — | SW 10 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NE 3 |
1502 | 1393 | — | 769 | 559 | 1060 | 3110 | 2754 | — | 18 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 377 | 369 | 0 | 80 | 284 | 293 | 314 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 183 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 181 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 |
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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.
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