Newgale
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.2m W
Wind: 15 km/h NNE (cross-onshore)
Beach faces: WNW
Cross-onshore wind. Wave faces are getting chopped up, conditions are average.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:19Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 4/3mm wetsuit recommended for 12°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.5m swell at 7s on a short period. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 12°C.
AI-generated summary for Newgale. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Newgale
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 6am (score: 2). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Newgale.
What's driving it
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Last 4 days of logged conditions.
About Newgale
Newgale is a sprawling, exposed beach break located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom. The seafloor comprises a very broad, gently sloping expanse of compacted sand, backed by a prominent pebble bank. Facing south-west into the Atlantic Ocean, the beach captures unattenuated groundswells travelling up the Bristol Channel. An easterly or north-easterly offshore wind is necessary to structure the wave faces and combat the raw coastal conditions. Due to the exceedingly flat bathymetric gradient, the waves generally break with a soft, spilling profile rather than pitching into steep, hollow shorebreaks. This highly forgiving wave architecture renders Newgale an exceptional, low-consequence environment for beginner surfers. The slow-rolling whitewater provides a stable platform for mastering pop-ups, whilst the unbroken faces offer extended, manageable walls for practising fundamental trim techniques. The sheer size of the bay diffuses crowds, ensuring a safe learning zone, though the waves lack the critical steepness demanded by advanced shortboarders.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Newgale. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Newgale?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.