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freshwater west Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:54am

Swell

5ft

11s

Cross wind

Cross

13mph

14mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

9°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 12s	1-2ft 16s	Cross 15mph 16mph	1-2ft 16s	8°C
5-6ft 12s	2ft 12s	Cross 13mph 14mph	2ft 12s	9°C
5ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 13mph 14mph	1ft 4s	9°C
5ft 11s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 15mph 16mph	0-1ft 3s	8°C
5ft 11s	1ft 5s	Cross 13mph 15mph	1ft 5s	8°C
5ft 11s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 12mph 13mph	1-2ft 9s	8°C
5ft 11s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 12mph 13mph	2-3ft 14s	9°C
6ft 12s	1ft 8s	Cross 12mph 13mph	1ft 8s	8°C

Today 19 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 12s	3ft 16s	Cross 9mph 8mph	3ft 16s	8°C
5-6ft 13s	4ft 16s	Cross 12mph 11mph	4ft 16s	8°C
7ft 16s	1-3ft 11s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1-3ft 11s	8°C

Tommorrow 20 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 14s	2-3ft 6s	Cross 8mph 8mph	2-3ft 6s	10°C
6ft 14s	3-4ft 9s	Cross 6mph 7mph	3-4ft 9s	10°C 0.07mm/h
5-6ft 13s	3ft 9s	On 7mph 7mph	3ft 9s	10°C 0.06mm/h

Tuesday 21 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s		Cross 16mph 21mph	Flat	10°C 0.14mm/h
2-3ft 11s		Cross 17mph 21mph	Flat	10°C 0.08mm/h
1-2ft 13s	0-1ft 14s	Cross 15mph 18mph	0-1ft 14s	10°C 0.11mm/h

Wednesday 22 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	1ft 7s	Cross 17mph 20mph	1ft 7s	8°C
3ft 12s	1ft 9s	Cross 18mph 20mph	1ft 9s	8°C
3ft 12s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 18mph 20mph	1-2ft 12s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 3s	On 4mph 4mph	1ft 3s	6°C
0-2ft 8s	0-1ft 4s	On 2mph 3mph	0-1ft 4s	6°C
1-2ft 10s		Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	7°C

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-4ft 14s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 27mph 37mph	1-2ft 15s	9°C 1.12mm/h
3-6ft 12s	2ft 13s	Cross 38mph 56mph	2ft 13s	10°C 2.48mm/h
1ft 14s	1ft 10s	Cross 37mph 51mph	1ft 10s	11°C 0.52mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-7ft 13s	2ft 9s	On 36mph 45mph	2ft 9s	8°C 0.35mm/h
9-10ft 13s	1-2ft 8s	On 33mph 43mph	1-2ft 8s	8°C 0.39mm/h
9ft 13s	1ft 8s	Cross 30mph 38mph	1ft 8s	8°C 0.31mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 8s	1ft 8s	On 32mph 39mph	1ft 8s	9°C 0.11mm/h
2ft 13s	1ft 8s	On 32mph 38mph	1ft 8s	9°C
2-4ft 12s	0-1ft 8s	On 30mph 36mph	0-1ft 8s	9°C

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 12s	1ft 15s	On 29mph 45mph	1ft 15s	11°C 0.86mm/h
4ft 12s	1ft 14s	On 30mph 46mph	1ft 14s	11°C
4ft 13s	2ft 18s	On 34mph 50mph	2ft 18s	10°C 0.1mm/h

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.