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freshwater west Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
06:43am

Swell

4ft

Onshore wind

37mph

46mph

Rising tide

High

09:33am

Weather

15°C

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s		On 38mph 47mph	Flat	15°C 0.14mm/h
2-4ft 9s		On 37mph 47mph	Flat	15°C 0.13mm/h
4ft 8s	1-3ft 9s	On 38mph 46mph	1-3ft 9s	15°C 0.19mm/h
2-4ft 6s	3ft 11s	On 39mph 45mph	3ft 11s	15°C 0.18mm/h
2ft 7s	0-2ft 7s	On 38mph 46mph	0-2ft 7s	16°C 0.1mm/h
2-3ft 7s	1ft 8s	On 36mph 43mph	1ft 8s	16°C
3ft 6s	1ft 9s	On 34mph 39mph	1ft 9s	16°C
4-5ft 9s	1ft 5s	On 33mph 36mph	1ft 5s	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 12s	1ft 10s	On 23mph 25mph	1ft 10s	15°C
4ft 11s	0-1ft 7s	On 22mph 24mph	0-1ft 7s	16°C
2-3ft 7s		On 20mph 22mph	Flat	16°C

Tommorrow 17 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 6s	1ft 5s	On 28mph 41mph	1ft 5s	17°C 0.22mm/h
0-1ft 9s	0-1ft 9s	On 27mph 39mph	0-1ft 9s	17°C 0.12mm/h
0-1ft 10s		On 24mph 36mph	Flat	17°C 0.05mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 12s		On 17mph 22mph	Flat	16°C
7ft 11s		Cross 18mph 25mph	Flat	17°C
5-6ft 11s	0-1ft 9s	On 23mph 31mph	0-1ft 9s	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 10s	Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	16°C
5ft 10s	Cross 9mph 11mph	Flat	16°C
4-5ft 10s	Cross 13mph 15mph	Flat	17°C

Saturday 20 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 13mph 18mph	1-2ft 8s	17°C
3-4ft 9s	1-2ft 4s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1-2ft 4s	17°C
2-3ft 6s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 18mph 27mph	0-1ft 9s	17°C

Sunday 21 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-11ft 11s	1ft 3s	Cross 27mph 31mph	1ft 3s	16°C 0.3mm/h
9-10ft 12s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 29mph 34mph	0-1ft 6s	15°C 0.24mm/h
8-9ft 12s		Cross 33mph 39mph	Flat	15°C 0.26mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 10s	Cross 15mph 16mph	Flat	15°C
6-7ft 9s	Cross 12mph 13mph	Flat	15°C
5-6ft 9s	Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 8s	Cross 8mph 8mph	Flat	15°C
2ft 8s	Cross 8mph 7mph	Flat	15°C
2ft 8s	Cross 12mph 9mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	Cross 15mph 14mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 6s	Cross 14mph 13mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 6s	Cross 12mph 13mph	Flat	16°C

Historical data

Location guide

Freshwater West, in the United Kingdom, is quite a curiosity for surfers both novice and seasoned. Known for its rugged natural beauty and consistent swells, it holds the allure of a fantastic surfing experience that promises an adventure every time. Generally, it experiences prevailing south-west winds which create excellent conditions for surfers. The surf at Freshwater West is greatly favoured for its capacity to hold larger waves. Sometimes, the waves are massive, setting an adrenaline-rushing stage for skilled surfers. This, however, accompanies a word of caution for beginner surfers to tread carefully, as the daunting waves can prove challenging for inexperienced visitors. The beach here is sandy with a bit of rock lining around, making it aesthetically pleasing but also contributing to the waves' intensity. The water temperature at Freshwater West can vary significantly depending on the season. In the winter, the waters are very cold thus requiring the surfer to be well kitted out in winter wetsuits, gloves, boots, and hoods while in summer the temperature is more forgiving. Therefore, depending on one's tolerance for cold, it could dictate the period to surf. The currents and tides are other conditions to keep in mind before surfing at Freshwater West. Rip currents, which are strong sea currents, are common in this area and could be dangerous for inexperienced surfers. Surfing near high tide is also considered dangerous due to the stronger currents and larger swells. By contrast, during low tide, the water reveals more rocks, which can pose additional challenges. Therefore, surfing during mid-tide, when the swells are moderate and the currents manageable, is best for safety. In conclusion, Freshwater West provides surfers with a rich experience of large, challenging waves, coupled with scenic beauty. However, the variable water temperature and strong currents mean that surfing here requires alertness to safety procedures and conditions. Mid-tide is the safest time to surf, offering a balance between sufficient wave height and manageable currents. It's a playground for the experienced surfer and a learning curve for the beginner surfer willing to take on the challenge.