Freshwater West surf forecast & sea temperature
Updated 4 Nov, 12:00 UTC
Current conditions
Right now at Freshwater West: 13 kts ENE, gusts 21, 1.7 m waves, water 14 °C — good surfing waves.
7-day forecast
| Wed 4 | Thu 5 | Fri 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | |
| Wind | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Gusts | 18 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Direction | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ |
| Waves | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Temperature | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 6 |
| Rain (mm) | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Times shown in local time · Wind, waves and water temperature: ECMWF open data (CC BY 4.0) · Tides: EOT20, DGFI-TUM (CC BY 4.0)
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Surf forecast
| Wed 4 | Thu 5 | Fri 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | |
| Surf (est.) | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Primary swell | 0.613s↑ | 0.713s↑ | 0.713s↑ | 0.713s↑ | 0.712s↑ | 0.612s↑ | 0.612s↑ | 0.612s↑ | 0.511s↑ | 0.511s↑ | 0.511s↑ | 0.411s↑ | 0.410s↑ | 0.410s↑ | 0.410s↑ | 0.310s↑ | 0.310s↑ | 0.310s↑ | 0.39s↑ | 0.39s↑ |
| Secondary swell | 0.19s↑ | 0.19s↑ | 0.110s↑ | 0.110s↑ | 0.110s↑ | 0.110s↑ | 0.111s↑ | 0.111s↑ | 0.111s↑ | 0.112s↑ | 0.112s↑ | 0.112s↑ | 0.112s↑ | 0.113s↑ | 0.113s↑ | 0.113s↑ | 0.114s↑ | 0.114s↑ | 0.112s↑ | 0.35s↑ |
| Wind waves | 1.45s↑ | 1.46s↑ | 1.45s↑ | 1.46s↑ | 1.36s↑ | 1.15s↑ | 1.05s↑ | 1.15s↑ | 1.15s↑ | 1.15s↑ | 1.05s↑ | 0.85s↑ | 0.74s↑ | 0.64s↑ | 0.64s↑ | 0.74s↑ | 0.74s↑ | 0.54s↑ | 0.44s↑ | 0.12s↑ |
| Waves | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Period | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 5s | 5s | 6s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 6s | 9s | 10s | 10s |
| Power | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Groundswell | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Surf height is estimated from the primary swell for a beach facing it; reefs, sandbanks and the tide change it. Power in kW per metre of coast. Groundswell: waves of 12 s and longer. Swell: NOAA WAVEWATCH III · ECMWF
Tides (next 48 h)
Spot info
- Town: Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire
- Water: Sea
- Sports: Surf
- Best wind directions: NEENEE
Freshwater West is a wild, dune-backed beach on the south-west coast of Pembrokeshire, within the national park, and it is generally reckoned the most consistent surf spot in Wales. Facing west-south-west straight into the Atlantic, it catches swell that misses almost everywhere else nearby, and it has hosted Welsh national surfing championships. That exposure comes at a price: the beach is notorious for powerful rip currents and heavy shore dumps, signs warn that bathing is dangerous, and it should be treated as a spot for experienced surfers rather than for swimming. The best days come with a north-easterly or easterly wind and a moderate swell; at size the waves close out. Rocky outcrops split the beach into sections, with different banks at the northern and southern ends. There are only basic facilities: car parks behind the dunes, a seasonal food van and the restored thatched hut once used for drying seaweed. Film fans know the beach from Harry Potter and Robin Hood, both shot here. The Castlemartin military range lies next door, and the coast road can close during firing. Sea temperatures peak at about 16 °C in late summer. There is no Freshwater West webcam yet; the surf forecast and sea temperature are below.
No webcam here yet. Closest live cam we know of: Dale (8.8 km).
Freshwater West FAQ
- Is there a beach webcam at Freshwater West?
- Not one we can show right now. This page has the 7-day wind and wave forecast for Freshwater West.
- What wind direction works at Freshwater West?
- It works best in NE, ENE, E winds.
