Manorbier
Manorbier--known as The Dak--is one of Pembrokeshire's best reef breaks, a peeling right-hander that works on dropping high tide.
Manorbier surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions
Find FlightsLocation & Conditions
Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows
Tide times today
Strike Score Breakdown
Plan Your Strike
Return flights to CWL, departing today with a 5-day trip window.
Search Flights on SkyscannerLocation & Conditions
Know when Europe is about to fire
Get the best strike windows in Europe — and worldwide — in your inbox every Monday & Thursday. Live Strike Scores, the swell behind them, zero fluff.
Get the full Manorbier trip window
Pro unlocks the 10-day forecast window, unlimited alerts, and custom spot tracking that help turn a good-looking surf report into a better travel decision.
10-day window
See the trip window before flights get expensive.
Unlimited alerts
Let the app watch your score threshold for you.
Custom spots
Track the breaks that actually matter to your travel plans.
Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 260°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (20°)
- Offshore range
- 350° - 60°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- high
Water temp
12°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
7/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Manorbier?
Manorbier is a reef break in Pembrokeshire, UK, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Manorbier?
Manorbier picks up swell from the S round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 13s or longer, as anything under 9s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Manorbier?
A NNE wind is dead offshore at Manorbier, and anything from the N round to the ENE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Manorbier?
Manorbier is at its best around high tide.
When is the best time of year to surf Manorbier?
The most reliable run of swell at Manorbier comes Sep to Feb. There's a second window in Mar to Apr too.
How cold is the water at Manorbier?
The water at Manorbier averages around 12°C, so you'll want a 5/4mm with boots. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Manorbier good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. It gets busy (crowd 7/10), so mind the pecking order. High tide reef. Can be crowded. Reef gets rocky when big.
How do I get to Manorbier?
The nearest airport on our list is CWL, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive.
What other surf spots are near Manorbier?
The closest breaks we track are Freshwater West (20 km), Newgale (32 km) and Llangennith (36 km), handy when Manorbier isn't working. We track 4 spots around Pembrokeshire in total.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Mar, Apr
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Freshwater West
Pembrokeshire's exposed beach - Reef and sand sections - Military access
Newgale
Pembrokeshire's consistent pick - Pebble and sand - Atlantic exposure
Llangennith
Gower's workhorse - Infamous paddle out - Welsh surf heartland
Rhossili Bay
One of UK's most beautiful - Softer Gower waves - Worm's Head views
Whitesands Bay
Pembrokeshire's popular beach - St Davids backdrop - Reliable all-rounder
Pete's Reef
Gower's shallow reef - Low tide specialist - Sharp and technical