Freshwater West
Wales Pembrokeshire · United Kingdom
Beach breakgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Wales' most powerful beach, strong currents. Best wind — E/NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 51.656, -5.066 |
FAQ
Is Freshwater West good for beginners?
Freshwater West is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Freshwater West today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#wales-pembrokeshire/freshwater-west. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Wales Pembrokeshire
- Manorbier — Reef and beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Broad Haven — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Newgale — Long beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Whitesands — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates