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West Dale Surf Forecast
/ Wales – Pembrokeshire (19 surf breaks) /
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West Dale surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
West Dale surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's West Dale sea temperature is
10.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Dale this week:
The surf forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Dale in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 4511 | 3095 | 1697 | 1913 | 1871 | 1226 | 730 | 460 | 263 | 111 | 75 | 52 | 16 | 16 | 58 | 66 | 34 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:33PM 5.78 | 6:50AM 6.11 | 7:11PM 6.09 | 7:30AM 6.30 | 7:50PM 6.25 | 8:11AM 6.31 | 8:31PM 6.23 | 8:53AM 6.12 | 9:13PM 6.03 | 9:38AM 5.76 | 10:00PM 5.69 | 10:28AM 5.28 | 10:53PM 5.25 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:38PM 0.22 | 12:54AM 0.20 | 1:16PM -0.05 | 1:33AM -0.05 | 1:54PM -0.16 | 2:12AM -0.15 | 2:33PM -0.09 | 2:54AM -0.07 | 3:15PM 0.14 | 3:39AM 0.19 | 3:59PM 0.52 | 4:28AM 0.58 | 4:50PM 0.97 | ||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 6 |
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Information about the West Dale Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for West Dale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at West Dale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our West Dale 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 (West Dale) 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 West Dale 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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