Freshwater West
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.4m W
Wind: 21 km/h N (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: W
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:43Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (12°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- 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
0.7m swell at 7s on a short period. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 12°C.
AI-generated summary for Freshwater West. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Freshwater West
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 7am (score: 14). 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 below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Freshwater West.
What's driving it
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Last 4 days of logged conditions.
About Freshwater West
Freshwater West is an expansive, highly exposed beach and reef break located on the rugged Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. The bathymetry is a dynamic mixture of mobile sandbanks overlaid on a complex, submerged rocky reef system. This combination creates highly variable wave profiles across the wide bay. The beach captures unattenuated south-westerly groundswells travelling up the Bristol Channel. An easterly offshore wind is necessary to groom the incoming oceanic energy. When conditions align, the interaction between the sand and underlying rock produces steep, powerful A-frame peaks that offer both left and right-hand rides, frequently featuring hollow sections. Due to the significant wave power, the presence of hidden rocks at lower tides, and exceptionally strong rip currents, Freshwater West is suited primarily for intermediate to advanced surfers. It demands capable wave-reading skills to navigate the shifting peaks safely.
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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 Freshwater West. 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 Freshwater West?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.