Whitesand Bay surf break

Whitesand Bay surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 22 May 2026 BST
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Whitesand Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whitesand Bay sea temperature is
11.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitesand Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Whitesand Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitesand Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 22nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitesand Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.2
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
634
634
360
281
226
136
90
67
57
55
35
22
19
13
41
22
20
12
10
41
41
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
S
10
SW
10
SW
10
W
5
W
5
NNE
10
N
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
30
NNE
20
NE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
S
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
12:05PM3.29m
00:32AM3.60m
1:12PM3.05m
1:41AM3.40m
2:27PM2.94m
2:54AM3.31m
3:40PM2.98m
4:02AM3.31m
4:41PM3.11m
5:00AM3.36m
5:31PM3.28m
5:48AM3.44m
6:13PM3.44m
Low Tide
6:11AM0.70m
6:22PM0.98m
7:22AM0.90m
7:33PM1.16m
8:37AM1.01m
8:50PM1.23m
9:47AM1.02m
10:01PM1.19m
10:46AM0.96m
11:01PM1.09m
11:34AM0.88m
11:51PM0.96m
12:14PM0.81m
00:32AM0.84m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:11
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:16
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:23
9:24
1
1
2
Temp °C
14
15
14
13
14
14
17
19
21
21
23
23
21
21
23
18
21
19
16
19
17
11
12
12
12
12
13
15
17
19
22
23
23
19
18
21
14
18
15
11
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.7
N
5
0.5
N
5
0.3
N
5
0.2
W
10
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
634
634
360
281
226
136
90
67
57
55
35
22
19
13
24
12
4
8
10
41
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
14
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
6
12
8
19
32
8
7
7
16
7
14
14
12
41
22
20
12
6
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
6
10
10
5
7
4
6
6
7
14
12
6
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
2
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
E
3
0.6
ESE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.9
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.6
SSW
4
Energy kJ
1
1
3
1
7
11
19
31
19
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
76
88
8
41
41
0
0
20
13
13
13
13
32
32
13
299
300
170
405
126
126
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
4
8
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
6
5
9
7
7
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Information about the Whitesand Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whitesand Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whitesand Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whitesand Bay 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 (Whitesand Bay) 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 Whitesand Bay 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 Whitesand Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wales - Pembrokeshire, consider staying in Fishguard which is 28 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Wales - Pembrokeshire where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Milford Haven which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Pembroke, Aberporth and Carmarthen.

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