West Dale surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 BST
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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
9.6° 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 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Dale in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 4th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 7th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 7th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
!
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.6
SW
2.4
WSW
3
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.1
SW
3
SW
4
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
2.2
SSW
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)5561111688868101211111089191816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2756771911871776571029476363908360825991411573223123784868397286037
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
25
WSW
30
NNW
20
NW
25
WSW
40
SW
40
SW
45
WSW
10
NW
40
SSW
55
SSW
30
WSW
45
WNW
25
W
20
SSE
45
SE
45
SE
50
ESE
35
SSE
25
SW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:05PM
5.66
7:20AM
5.92
7:38PM
5.81
7:53AM
5.94
8:09PM
5.83
8:24AM
5.85
8:39PM
5.74
8:56AM
5.64
9:10PM
5.55
9:27AM
5.34
9:41PM
5.26
10:00AM
4.98
10:15PM
4.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:13PM
0.26
1:25AM
0.29
1:44PM
0.17
1:57AM
0.22
2:14PM
0.20
2:27AM
0.25
2:42PM
0.34
2:57AM
0.39
3:11PM
0.56
3:27AM
0.63
3:40PM
0.86
3:58AM
0.95
4:11PM
1.21
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48--6:45--6:43--
Sunset-7:52--7:54--7:55--7:58--8:00--8:00--8:02-
cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----2-----4------5--
Temp. °C10108671111119111110788101111111010
Feels °C (?)54311342421-1-413012544
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Wales - Pembrokeshire? If you are looking for accommodation near West Dale, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wales - Pembrokeshire, consider staying in Milford Haven which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Wales - Pembrokeshire where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Pembroke which is 19 km (12 miles) away, Fishguard, Carmarthen and Aberporth.

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