Whitesand Bay surf break

Whitesand Bay surfForecast / Wales – Pembrokeshire / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 23 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
11.3° 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 Sunday (May 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 24th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 24th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
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
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.6
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
281
226
133
90
88
79
55
35
23
19
14
42
22
20
12
10
41
41
35
37
61
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SW
10
SW
5
S
5
NNW
10
ENE
15
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
E
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
20
SSE
15
SW
15
WSW
20
N
20
NNE
15
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
6:30AM3.51m
6:51PM3.58m
Low Tide
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
12:50PM0.74m
1:10AM0.73m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:23
9:24
9:25
1
6
Temp °C
12
14
13
16
19
21
22
23
23
21
22
23
20
23
21
15
14
16
15
16
16
11
11
11
14
17
18
21
23
22
20
21
22
17
20
20
13
12
14
12
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.7
N
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.3
N
5
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WSW
6
0.5
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
281
226
133
90
88
79
55
35
23
19
13
25
8
4
8
6
41
3
16
10
61
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
14
0.2
SSE
3
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
9
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
8
19
32
8
7
7
15
1
6
15
12
42
22
20
12
10
6
41
35
37
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
12
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
5
Energy kJ
10
5
7
15
4
6
6
7
6
12
6
6
1
3
21
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.6
N
4
0.2
ENE
2
0.8
SE
4
0.8
SE
4
0.6
SSE
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
W
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
N
4
0.3
NNE
3
Energy kJ
1
2
1
14
1
17
20
13
6
4
4
3
5
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
41
41
13
0
0
0
78
109
44
13
32
13
77
77
124
200
200
128
170
71
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
8
6
8
6
7
8
9
7
6
5
5
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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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