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Broadhaven (Pembrokeshire)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 13.6kts | 20.5kts | | 1.8m | 7.7sec | | -1mm | -1% | 17°C | 17°C |
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| 10:00 | 13.5kts | 19.7kts | | 1.6m | 7.7sec | | 0.1mm | 12% | 18°C | 17°C |
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| 13:00 | 17.4kts | 24.5kts | | 1.7m | 7.7sec | | 0.1mm | 9% | 18°C | 18°C |
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| 16:00 | 18.1kts | 25.4kts | | 1.7m | 7.6sec | | 0mm | 8% | 18°C | 18°C |
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First light: 05:59-06:34 / Last light: 20:05-20:40
General info
| Suitability | beginner, intermediate, advanced |
|---|---|
| Beach faces | W, WNW |
| Best wind | N, E, S, SW, NNW, WSW |
Alternatives choices
Freshwater West, Magheroarty, BalevullinSelect Criteria
Shipping Forecast
AND NOW THE SHIPPING FORECAST ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE, ON BEHALF OF THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY, AT 1130 UTC ON THURSDAY 03 SEPTEMBER 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 1200 UTC THURSDAY 03 SEPTEMBER TO 1200 UTC FRIDAY 04 SEPTEMBER 2026
THERE ARE WARNINGS OF GALES IN ROCKALL MALIN HEBRIDES BAILEY AND SOUTHEAST ICELAND
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT 0600
LOW 300 MILES WEST OF BAILEY 982 EXPECTED FAEROES 984 BY 0600 TOMORROW
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING NORTH UTSIRE SOUTH UTSIRE NORTHEAST FORTIES
CYCLONIC 4 TO 6, BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY 3 TO 5. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH AT FIRST IN NORTHEAST FORTIES. RAIN THEN SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOUTHWEST FORTIES CROMARTY FORTH TYNE DOGGER
WESTERLY BACKING SOUTHWESTERLY 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH AT FIRST IN EAST DOGGER. RAIN OR SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FISHER GERMAN BIGHT
WEST OR SOUTHWEST 4 TO 6, OCCASIONALLY CYCLONIC IN FISHER. MODERATE OR ROUGH. RAIN OR SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
HUMBER THAMES DOVER
WEST OR SOUTHWEST 5 TO 7, OCCASIONALLY 4 AT FIRST, PERHAPS GALE 8 LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH LATER. RAIN AT TIMES. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
WIGHT PORTLAND PLYMOUTH
SOUTHWEST 4 TO 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 LATER. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH LATER. OCCASIONAL DRIZZLE, FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
BISCAY
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. DRIZZLE IN NORTHWEST. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR IN NORTHWEST
SOUTHEAST FITZROY
CYCLONIC MAINLY NORTHEASTERLY, 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. MAINLY FAIR. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
NORTHWEST FITZROY SOLE
SOUTHWESTERLY 4 TO 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 IN SOLE, BECOMING VARIABLE 3 OR 4 LATER. MODERATE OR ROUGH. OCCASIONAL DRIZZLE. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
LUNDY FASTNET
SOUTHWEST 5 TO 7, PERHAPS GALE 8 LATER, VEERING NORTHWEST 4 OR 5 LATER. MODERATE OR ROUGH. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
IRISH SEA
SOUTHWESTERLY 4 OR 5 VEERING WESTERLY 5 TO 7, PERHAPS GALE 8 LATER IN FAR SOUTH. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH LATER. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SHANNON
SOUTHWESTERLY VEERING WESTERLY 5 TO 7, PERHAPS GALE 8 LATER IN NORTH. MODERATE OR ROUGH BECOMING ROUGH OR VERY ROUGH. RAIN THEN SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
ROCKALL MALIN HEBRIDES
SOUTHWEST VEERING WEST 6 TO GALE 8, OCCASIONALLY 5 AT FIRST IN MALIN AND HEBRIDES. ROUGH OR VERY ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY HIGH LATER. SQUALLY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
BAILEY
SOUTH 4 TO 6 BECOMING CYCLONIC 6 TO GALE 8. ROUGH OR VERY ROUGH. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FAIR ISLE FAEROES
CYCLONIC 4 TO 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 LATER IN SOUTHWEST FAIR ISLE. MODERATE OR ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH LATER IN WEST FAIR ISLE AND SOUTH FAEROES. RAIN OR SQUALLY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOUTHEAST ICELAND