West Dale surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 30 Mar 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
9.5° 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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 2nd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 2nd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 4th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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 Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the W by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, near gales from the SSW by Sat morning).

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.2
W
0.6
W
1
WSW
1.3
WSW
2.5
SW
2.4
WSW
3
SW
4
SW
5
SW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
Period(s) (?)88988677611116787101111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)226192134102775216599283240111618796817335358322331246714401010
Wind
(km/h)
30
NW
25
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
10
NNW
10
W
15
SW
25
NW
5
NNW
20
SW
30
SSW
35
SW
40
SW
50
SSW
60
SSW
60
SSW
45
WSW
25
W
25
SW
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:52PM
5.07
6:08AM
5.49
6:31PM
5.41
6:46AM
5.77
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:58AM
0.79
12:13AM
0.79
12:38PM
0.47
12:51AM
0.49
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
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise7:01--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48--
Sunset-7:49--7:51--7:52--7:54--7:55--7:58--8:00-
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C91012141311101110681010101111119899
Feels °C (?)2491098765232322-1-1-102-2
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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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