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freshwater west Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
10:19pm

Swell

1ft

12s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

31mph

40mph

Falling tide

Low

12:09am

Weather

12°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 04 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 9s		On 12mph 13mph	Flat	11°C 0.07mm/h
3-4ft 9s		On 15mph 15mph	Flat	12°C 0.14mm/h
2-4ft 7s		On 13mph 14mph	Flat	12°C 0.09mm/h
2ft 6s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 20mph 22mph	0-1ft 9s	12°C 0.09mm/h
2-3ft 9s	1ft 13s	Cross 28mph 32mph	1ft 13s	12°C 0.05mm/h
1-2ft 8s	1ft 13s	Cross 32mph 40mph	1ft 13s	12°C 0.45mm/h
1ft 8s	1ft 11s	Cross 34mph 41mph	1ft 11s	13°C 1mm/h
1ft 12s	1ft 7s	Cross 31mph 40mph	1ft 7s	12°C 0.66mm/h

Today 05 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 10s	1-2ft 17s	On 25mph 36mph	1-2ft 17s	13°C 0.21mm/h
5-7ft 13s	1ft 7s	On 33mph 46mph	1ft 7s	13°C 0.67mm/h
3-7ft 16s	0-1ft 6s	On 39mph 53mph	0-1ft 6s	13°C 0.52mm/h

Tommorrow 06 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-7ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 13mph 14mph	1ft 4s	11°C
4-6ft 10s		Cross 26mph 33mph	Flat	11°C
2-6ft 8s		Cross 38mph 52mph	Flat	13°C 0.07mm/h

Saturday 07 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-12ft 8s		Cross 35mph 39mph	Flat	9°C
8-15ft 11s		Cross 33mph 35mph	Flat	8°C 0.1mm/h
5ft 8s	0-3ft 7s	Cross 35mph 40mph	0-3ft 7s	8°C 0.1mm/h

Sunday 08 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-8ft 9s	1-3ft 8s	Cross 31mph 38mph	1-3ft 8s	9°C
4-5ft 10s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 32mph 39mph	2-3ft 9s	9°C
4ft 11s	1-2ft 4s	Cross 34mph 40mph	1-2ft 4s	10°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	Cross 29mph 34mph	Flat	9°C
0-1ft 10s	Cross 29mph 33mph	Flat	9°C
Flat	Cross 27mph 31mph	Flat	9°C

Tuesday 10 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 8s	1ft 10s	Cross 14mph 19mph	1ft 10s	8°C
1ft 14s	1ft 9s	Cross 19mph 21mph	1ft 9s	9°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 14s	1ft 9s	Cross 21mph 24mph	1ft 9s	9°C 0.05mm/h

Wednesday 11 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 3s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 3s	8°C 0.06mm/h
0-1ft 10s	0-1ft 5s	On 7mph 7mph	0-1ft 5s	9°C
1ft 13s	0-1ft 9s	On 14mph 14mph	0-1ft 9s	9°C

Thursday 12 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 6s	1ft 11s	Cross 12mph 12mph	1ft 11s	10°C
1-3ft 7s	2ft 11s	Cross 11mph 12mph	2ft 11s	10°C
Flat	1-2ft 13s	Cross 14mph 15mph	1-2ft 13s	9°C 0.08mm/h

Friday 13 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	0-1ft 16s	Cross 15mph 18mph	0-1ft 16s	9°C 0.1mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 16s	Cross 14mph 18mph	0-1ft 16s	9°C 0.19mm/h
Flat		Cross 19mph 23mph	Flat	10°C 0.38mm/h

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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.