Whitesand Bay surf break

Whitesand Bay surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 14 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
11.2° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitesand Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NNW
7
0.8
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.3
W
8
0.3
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
5
0.7
W
4
0.7
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
7
1.2
SW
6
1.9
SSW
6
2.3
SW
8
2.3
SW
9
2.5
SW
9
3
SW
10
2.5
WSW
11
2.3
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
389
42
9
20
7
11
7
9
18
36
46
265
112
257
724
846
1064
1397
1555
1375
753
Wind (km/h)
40
NNW
35
N
45
N
30
NNW
20
NNW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
25
NW
20
WSW
30
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
45
SSE
40
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:01PM3.70m
6:19AM4.00m
6:46PM3.99m
7:05AM4.21m
7:29PM4.21m
7:51AM4.30m
8:14PM4.33m
8:38AM4.28m
8:59PM4.34m
9:25AM4.13m
9:46PM4.25m
10:15AM3.89m
10:36PM4.07m
Low Tide
12:01PM0.48m
00:18AM0.54m
12:45PM0.26m
1:03AM0.29m
1:28PM0.13m
1:48AM0.11m
2:11PM0.09m
2:34AM0.03m
2:54PM0.15m
3:22AM0.07m
3:40PM0.29m
4:13AM0.22m
4:28PM0.50m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:30
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:05
9:07
9:07
9:09
9:10
9:13
9:14
1
1
4
1
7
5
Temp °C
9
10
10
9
9
10
10
11
10
10
10
10
11
12
13
13
13
12
13
13
14
-1
1
1
2
4
6
6
7
7
5
3
2
5
4
6
6
6
5
9
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.8
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.3
WSW
6
0.2
W
6
0.5
N
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.2
N
5
0.1
W
13
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
W
10
0.1
W
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
2.3
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
Energy kJ
34
42
9
8
3
15
7
2
3
5
46
25
21
18
7
7
12
1375
753
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
0.3
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.3
W
8
0.3
N
5
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
6
0.2
W
12
0.2
N
4
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.3
W
11
Energy kJ
1
33
8
20
7
11
5
7
1
12
1
3
3
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
8
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
7
1
7
7
1
7
6
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NNW
7
1.6
N
6
2
N
7
1.5
N
6
1.2
N
6
0.4
WSW
5
0.7
W
4
0.7
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
4
1.7
WSW
7
1.2
SW
6
1.9
SSW
6
2.3
SW
8
2.3
SW
9
2.5
SW
9
3
SW
10
2.5
WSW
11
Energy kJ
389
215
364
176
112
9
18
36
29
265
112
257
724
846
1064
1397
1555
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
3
1
2
2
3
4
4
2
Distance (km)
297
1542
104
411
325
127
345
230
230
215
374
164
141
314
401
182
405
151
151
151
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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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