West Dale surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
9.2° 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 Wednesday (Mar 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Dale in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 18th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 18th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 18th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
2.1
SW
1.1
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.3
SSW
0.2
W
0.2
SSW
0.2
W
0.2
W
1.4
W
1.8
NW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
W
Period(s) (?)912171614121212111111911914135610106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1215118274511784211691194725910171081515104214512311
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
20
SSE
25
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
10
SE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
WSW
15
WSW
20
WNW
15
NNE
5
WSW
30
SSW
45
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:33PM
5.31
5:47AM
5.75
6:07PM
5.71
6:22AM
6.11
6:41PM
6.02
6:57AM
6.34
7:16PM
6.18
7:33AM
6.38
7:52PM
6.18
8:11AM
6.23
8:31PM
6.01
8:52AM
5.90
9:13PM
5.67
9:38AM
5.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:51PM
0.56
12:13PM
0.25
12:25AM
0.20
12:47PM
-0.05
1:00AM
-0.04
1:21PM
-0.19
1:35AM
-0.14
1:56PM
-0.15
2:12AM
-0.07
2:33PM
0.06
2:51AM
0.17
3:12PM
0.43
3:34AM
0.56
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:16--6:15
Sunset6:27--6:29--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:36--6:37--
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C101111141311131210111110111110101077910
Feels °C (?)3658861195877678652421
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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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