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Broadhaven (Pembrokeshire)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 4kts | 4.3kts | | 1.1m | 11.4sec | | -1mm | -1% | 12°C | 11°C |
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| 03:00 | 6.3kts | 7.8kts | | 1m | 10.8sec | | 0mm | 2% | 12°C | 11°C |
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| 06:00 | 10.8kts | 15.1kts | | 0.9m | 10.9sec | | 0mm | 8% | 13°C | 11°C |
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| 09:00 | 15.1kts | 20.1kts | | 0.9m | 10.5sec | | 0.1mm | 48% | 14°C | 12°C |
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| 12:00 | 17.2kts | 19.6kts | | 1.1m | 11sec | | 0.1mm | 50% | 14°C | 13°C |
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| 15:00 | 18kts | 19.9kts | | 1.2m | 7.7sec | | 0mm | 1% | 14°C | 12°C |
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First light: 06:37-07:13 / Last light: 16:54-17:30
General info
| Suitability | beginner, intermediate, advanced |
|---|---|
| Beach faces | W, WNW |
| Best wind | N, E, S, SW, NNW, WSW |
Alternatives choices
The Maze, Newgale, Benone / Downhill BeachSelect Criteria
Shipping Forecast
AND NOW THE SHIPPING FORECAST ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE, ON BEHALF OF THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY, AT 0505 UTC ON SUNDAY 01 NOVEMBER 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 0600 UTC SUNDAY 01 NOVEMBER TO 0600 UTC MONDAY 02 NOVEMBER 2026
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT MIDNIGHT
HIGH 150 MILES WEST OF SOLE 1039 EXPECTED EAST ROCKALL 1042 BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING
NORTH OR NORTHWEST 3 TO 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. RAIN THEN SHOWERS. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR AT FIRST
NORTH UTSIRE
NORTHERLY OR NORTHWESTERLY 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. RAIN FOR A TIME, SHOWERS LATER. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOUTH UTSIRE
WESTERLY OR SOUTHWESTERLY 2 TO 4, VEERING NORTHERLY OR NORTHWESTERLY 5 OR 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 LATER. SLIGHT BECOMING MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH LATER. RAIN FOR A TIME. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FORTIES CROMARTY FORTH
WESTERLY 2 OR 3 AT FIRST IN SOUTHEAST FORTIES, OTHERWISE NORTHERLY OR NORTHWESTERLY 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY SMOOTH IN WEST CROMARTY. RAIN AT FIRST EXCEPT IN CROMARTY, OTHERWISE SHOWERS. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR AT FIRST EXCEPT IN CROMARTY
TYNE DOGGER
WEST OR NORTHWEST 2 TO 4, VEERING NORTH OR NORTHWEST 4 TO 6. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT, BECOMING SLIGHT OR MODERATE. RAIN FOR A TIME, THEN SHOWERS LATER. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR UNTIL LATER
FISHER GERMAN BIGHT HUMBER THAMES
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING NORTHERLY OR NORTHWESTERLY 4 TO 6 BUT LATER IN THAMES, OCCASIONALLY 7 LATER IN EAST FISHER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, BECOMING MODERATE OR ROUGH LATER. RAIN FOR A TIME, THEN SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
DOVER WIGHT PORTLAND PLYMOUTH BISCAY
EAST OR NORTHEAST 3 TO 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 LATER. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT UNTIL LATER IN DOVER AND WIGHT, OTHERWISE SLIGHT OR MODERATE. FAIR. MODERATE OR GOOD
FITZROY SOLE
NORTHEAST 4 TO 6. MODERATE OR ROUGH. OCCASIONAL RAIN AT FIRST IN WEST. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR AT FIRST IN WEST
LUNDY FASTNET IRISH SEA
NORTH OR NORTHEAST 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH LATER IN FAR SOUTH FASTNET. RAIN FOR A TIME. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SHANNON
NORTHEAST 3 TO 5. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH AT FIRST IN SOUTH. MAINLY FAIR. GOOD
ROCKALL MALIN
WEST OR NORTHWEST 3 TO 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4. MODERATE OR ROUGH, BECOMING MODERATE BUT LATER IN ROCKALL. SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
HEBRIDES
WEST OR SOUTHWEST 3 TO 5. MODERATE OR ROUGH, BECOMING MODERATE, BUT OCCASIONALLY SLIGHT IN FAR EAST THROUGHOUT. SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
BAILEY
WEST OR SOUTHWEST 4 TO 6. MODERATE OR ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
FAIR ISLE
WEST OR NORTHWEST 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE IN SOUTHEAST, MODERATE OR ROUGH IN NORTHWEST. SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
FAEROES SOUTHEAST ICELAND