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Level 3/10

Newgale

Pembrokeshire, UK
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Newgale is one of Pembrokeshire's most consistent surf spots--a pebble-and-sand beach that bears the full force of Atlantic swells.

10-Day Forecast
Today9
15
Poor
0.2m@10s
10km/h
Mon10
8
Poor
0.4m@7s
14km/h
Tue11
15
Poor
0.2m@13s
16km/h
Wed12
11
Poor
0.5m@9s
15km/h
Thu13
20
Poor
0.7m@8s
12km/h
Fri14
7
Poor
0.6m@7s
18km/h
Sat15
0
Poor
0.4m@6s
21km/h
Sun16
0
Poor
0.2m@6s
19km/h
Mon17
0
Poor
0.2m@6s
17km/h
Tue18
9
Poor
0.0m@11s
12km/h
Choppy 5+ days out, less certain
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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 5 km/h · PM 16 km/h · Tide at 9am (1.7m)
Swell
0.2m
SW(234°)
Score: 0/25
Period
10s
Medium period swell
Score: 17/25
Wind
10km/h
WSW(244°)
Score: 9/25
Weather
18°C
0.0mm40%
First light 5:25amSunrise 5:55amSunset 8:56pmLast light 9:26pm
Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.1mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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0°45°90°135°180°225°270°315°NESW
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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:25–8:01am · droppingStrike window: 10:51am–2:00pm · risingStrike window: 5:20–8:30pm · droppingIdeal tide: mid
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2m1.0
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swell
windkm/h
4g8
6g12
12g22
16g30
16g27
9g16
14g25
10g23
17g32
16g28
8g12
18g32
20g39
18g36
13g24
14g23
18g33
17g33
14g28
11g21
4g7
9g18
13g27
17g32
15g27
14g25
17g31
19g36
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17g30
18g33
21g40
24g46
24g46
20g35
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17g29
18g31
16g35
16g36
16g35
6g14
4g17
14g27
19g34
19g37
tidem
2:53am4.3m
9:28am1.7m
3:39pm4.5m
10:12pm1.5m
4:19am4.5m
10:47am1.3m
4:56pm4.9m
5:28am5.0m
11:49am0.9m
5:52pm5.4m
6:19am5.3m
12:41pm0.6m
6:40pm5.7m
1:10am0.2m
7:05am5.5m
1:25pm0.2m
7:24pm5.9m
1:53am0.0m
7:48am5.6m
2:05pm0.1m
8:05pm6.0m
2:32am0.0m
8:26am5.6m
2:42pm0.2m
8:44pm5.8m
3:07am0.2m
9:04am5.4m
3:17pm0.4m
9:20pm5.6m
3:40am0.5m
9:39am5.2m
3:50pm0.7m
9:58pm5.3m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

2:53 am
High tide - 4.34m
9:28 am
Low tide - 1.68m
3:39 pm
High tide - 4.47m
10:12 pm
Low tide - 1.47m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

15
Poor
Components
Swell Direction12/25
Swell Size0/25
Swell Period17/25
Wind9/25
Raw Score38/100
Adjustments
🌊💨 Windswell-3
💨 Gusty Wind-4
🚫 Undersized Capmax 15
Adjusted Score31/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score15

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
WSW (255°)
Direction range
210° - 290°
Size range
0.9m - 2.5m
Ideal size
2.0m
Height multiplier
1.00×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
30° - 120°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid

Water temp

12°C

Wetsuit

5/4mm + boots

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

3/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Newgale?

Newgale works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Newgale?

Offshore wind at Newgale blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 30° to 120° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Newgale?

Newgale wants WSW swell (210° to 290°) between 0.9m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Newgale?

The main season at Newgale is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, May.

How do I get to Newgale?

Fly into CWL, then allow about 115 minutes by road.

What kind of wave is Newgale?

Newgale is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.

Best Season

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Apr, May

Getting There

Airport
CWL
Drive time
115 min
Data quality
verified

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