Whitesand Bay surf break

Whitesand Bay surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
9.2° 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 Wednesday (Mar 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 12s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 18th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 18th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 18th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
1.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
W
0.2
W
1.3
WSW
1.8
WNW
1.6
NW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)12171614121212111111991014135669114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)118274513244971691174725211017169161480238190233922
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
10
ENE
5
E
5
SE
10
ESE
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
N
5
NNE
10
SW
20
SW
30
SW
35
WSW
20
W
10
ENE
25
SSW
40
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoffcrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:30AM
4.11
6:50PM
3.98
7:04AM
4.38
7:24PM
4.20
7:40AM
4.54
7:59PM
4.32
8:16AM
4.55
8:35PM
4.32
8:55AM
4.42
9:14PM
4.20
9:36AM
4.16
9:55PM
3.96
10:21AM
3.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:32AM
0.42
12:57PM
0.18
1:05AM
0.18
1:29PM
-0.02
1:37AM
0.02
2:01PM
-0.10
2:11AM
-0.05
2:34PM
-0.06
2:46AM
0.00
3:09PM
0.11
3:24AM
0.17
3:45PM
0.39
4:05AM
0.45
4:27PM
0.74
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
Sunrise-6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:15-
Sunset--6:29--6:30--6:32--6:35--6:36--6:37--6:39
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------------11----
Temp. °C1112151412121310101010101010910910101011
Feels °C (?)5811108101178676764437953
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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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