Whitesand Bay surf break

Whitesand Bay surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 23 Apr 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
10.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Apr 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitesand Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 24th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 24th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
14
0.6
W
13
0.7
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
246
429
377
364
357
222
138
93
69
50
56
39
40
22
41
128
162
150
98
61
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
S
5
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
E
10
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
E
15
NE
25
NNE
20
ENE
25
ESE
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
00:39AM3.38m
1:26PM2.93m
2:01AM3.19m
2:59PM2.83m
3:32AM3.20m
4:24PM2.96m
4:45AM3.37m
5:24PM3.19m
5:39AM3.57m
6:09PM3.43m
6:23AM3.74m
6:46PM3.65m
7:00AM3.85m
Low Tide
6:23PM1.13m
7:29AM1.09m
7:53PM1.35m
9:10AM1.16m
9:32PM1.35m
10:33AM1.04m
10:49PM1.17m
11:32AM0.84m
11:44PM0.95m
12:17PM0.66m
00:27AM0.75m
12:53PM0.52m
1:04AM0.58m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:05
6:03
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:54
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8:30
8:32
8:34
8:36
8:37
8:38
8:40
8:43
Temp °C
16
14
13
15
15
13
13
14
13
13
13
13
13
15
14
14
14
13
16
17
12
11
8
7
11
11
9
10
13
9
10
12
11
9
12
11
12
12
10
11
13
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
0.8
SW
9
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.6
W
13
0.7
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
W
11
Energy kJ
192
246
429
377
364
357
222
138
93
69
50
56
39
40
22
19
128
162
150
98
61
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
12
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.3
N
4
0.3
WSW
14
0.5
N
4
0.4
N
4
0.2
ESE
5
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
N
4
Energy kJ
8
5
28
2
3
2
3
41
9
6
2
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
W
15
0.2
E
3
0.4
SW
8
0.3
N
4
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
5
3
2
2
18
1
16
3
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.7
N
4
0.3
ENE
3
0.5
N
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
NE
4
0.5
N
4
0.3
ENE
2
0.6
NE
4
Energy kJ
20
18
21
12
4
4
16
1
5
3
8
6
1
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
114
119
0
8
0
8
8
0
0
8
0
13
198
32
13
13
0
0
32
0
149
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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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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