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freshwater west Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:23pm

Swell

2ft

20s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

16mph

25mph

Rising tide

High

05:02pm

Weather

18°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 25 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 9s		Cross 12mph 14mph	Flat	18°C
3ft 9s		Cross 14mph 17mph	Flat	17°C
3ft 9s		Cross 15mph 16mph	Flat	17°C
3ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1ft 9s	18°C
1-2ft 18s	1ft 5s	Cross 14mph 22mph	1ft 5s	18°C
1-2ft 20s	1ft 13s	Cross 16mph 25mph	1ft 13s	18°C
3-4ft 19s	1ft 12s	Cross 17mph 26mph	1ft 12s	18°C
5-7ft 18s	0-1ft 8s	On 15mph 21mph	0-1ft 8s	18°C 0.3mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
10ft 17s	1-2ft 20s	On 18mph 22mph	1-2ft 20s	17°C
10ft 16s	2ft 19s	On 17mph 21mph	2ft 19s	17°C
9ft 16s	2ft 19s	On 16mph 20mph	2ft 19s	17°C

Tommorrow 27 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 13s	2ft 16s	On 18mph 20mph	2ft 16s	16°C 1.55mm/h
1-3ft 9s	1-2ft 10s	On 18mph 21mph	1-2ft 10s	17°C 0.42mm/h
1-2ft 11s	1ft 5s	On 18mph 21mph	1ft 5s	17°C

Thursday 28 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1-2ft 11s	On 19mph 21mph	1-2ft 11s	17°C 0.25mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 8s	On 21mph 24mph	0-1ft 8s	17°C 0.11mm/h
Flat		On 23mph 26mph	Flat	17°C 0.06mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 9s	Cross 30mph 32mph	Flat	16°C
4ft 9s	Cross 27mph 31mph	Flat	17°C 0.09mm/h
0-3ft 8s	Cross 26mph 31mph	Flat	17°C 0.18mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 9s	0-2ft 5s	Cross 21mph 23mph	0-2ft 5s	16°C 0.06mm/h
4-6ft 11s		Cross 21mph 23mph	Flat	16°C
7-10ft 11s		On 22mph 24mph	Flat	17°C

Sunday 31 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 8s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 12mph 12mph	1-2ft 11s	16°C 0.07mm/h
1-2ft 10s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 13mph 13mph	0-1ft 8s	16°C
1ft 11s		On 15mph 15mph	Flat	16°C

Monday 01 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 7s	1ft 12s	On 23mph 28mph	1ft 12s	15°C 0.13mm/h
2-3ft 9s	1ft 11s	On 25mph 28mph	1ft 11s	15°C 0.41mm/h
3-4ft 9s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 30mph 31mph	0-1ft 11s	15°C 0.58mm/h

Tuesday 02 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 9s	0-2ft 5s	Cross 7mph 8mph	0-2ft 5s	15°C 0.06mm/h
4ft 10s		Off 14mph 18mph	Flat	14°C 2.28mm/h
3ft 9s		Cross 30mph 37mph	Flat	12°C 5mm/h

Wednesday 03 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 5s	1ft 9s	Cross 29mph 31mph	1ft 9s	15°C
2-3ft 5s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 24mph 27mph	0-1ft 9s	16°C 0.06mm/h
2-3ft 7s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 21mph 23mph	0-1ft 5s	16°C 0.16mm/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.