
Surf Forecasts:
Tenby (South Beach) surf forecast from 4 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 1,334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with W 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tenby (South Beach) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 5 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
73 | 59 | 50 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 309 | 1334 | 866 | 238 | 148 | 90 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:44PM6.00m | 1:35AM5.68m | 2:20PM5.91m | 3:11AM5.82m | 3:46PM6.27m | 4:24AM6.30m | 4:48PM6.83m | 5:17AM6.87m | 5:36PM7.36m | 6:00AM7.36m | 6:18PM7.76m | 6:38AM7.72m | 6:55PM7.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:18PM2.31m | 8:04AM2.49m | 9:04PM2.21m | 9:39AM2.20m | 10:21PM1.73m | 10:44AM1.66m | 11:15PM1.18m | 11:33AM1.12m | 11:59PM0.72m | 12:14PM0.69m | 00:36AM0.40m | 12:51PM0.39m | 1:10AM0.24m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | — |
73 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 26 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 101 | 88 | 90 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | S 12 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 12 | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 10 |
— | 59 | 50 | 16 | 20 | — | — | — | 1 | 52 | 54 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 309 | 1334 | 866 | 238 | 148 | 84 | 192 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 181 | 122 | 155 | 172 | 74 | 68 | 122 | 135 | 410 | 625 | 351 | 181 | 382 | 339 | 339 | 377 | 148 | 0 | 174 | 141 |
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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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