Whitesands Bay
Whitesands Bay sits near St Davids and is Pembrokeshire's most popular beach break.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (255°)
- Direction range
- 210° - 300°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Water temp
12°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
5/10
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, May, Sep
Getting There
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