Please upgrade your browser to view our current wind and swell buoy map. You will be able to use Bigsalty Weather to its full potential.
Using the current weather map
Overview
The live wind map shows the current wind state of UK + Ireland. Click or tap the arrows to reveal the data panel and the exact times of the readings. Zoom in by scrolling your mouse within the map area. Move by clicking and dragging.
Swell data
Click on the 'Swell Buoy' tab above the map. If you are using a mobile web browser, you can see this by clicking on the 'Toggle Wind / Swell Buoys' tab. Tap on the icons for more info.
Graph data
Clicking on the location icons will reveal a graph panel. Each graph panel has several data views that can be seen by clicking on the sub menu within the panel.
Units of measurement
The units used will be determined by the defaults set on your account when logged in.
Oops! There has been a problem
It looks like something went wrong loading the data, please check your internet connection. If the problem persists, please let us know.
Newgale (Pembrokeshire)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 15.9kts | 25.3kts | | 1.1m | 5.4sec | | -1mm | -1% | 15°C | 16°C |
|
| 10:00 | 19.9kts | 29.8kts | | 1.3m | 5.6sec | | 0mm | 6% | 16°C | 17°C |
|
| 13:00 | 20.1kts | 30.4kts | | 1.6m | 6sec | | 0mm | 4% | 16°C | 18°C |
|
| 16:00 | 20.7kts | 31.4kts | | 1.8m | 6.6sec | | 0mm | 1% | 16°C | 17°C |
|
First light: 04:12-05:01 / Last light: 21:46-22:34
General info
| Suitability | intermediate, advanced |
|---|---|
| Beach faces | W |
| Best wind | N, S, NE, SE, NNE, NNW, SSE |
Alternatives choices
Llangenith, The Maze, PendineSelect 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 SATURDAY 27 JUNE 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 1200 UTC SATURDAY 27 JUNE TO 1200 UTC SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2026
THERE ARE WARNINGS OF GALES IN ROCKALL AND SOUTHEAST ICELAND
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT 0600
LOW ROCKALL 999 MOVING NORTH AND LOSING ITS IDENTITY. NEW LOW EXPECTED 100 MILES NORTHWEST OF ROCKALL 987 BY 0600 TOMORROW
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING NORTH UTSIRE SOUTH UTSIRE
SOUTHERLY 4 OR 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 LATER. SLIGHT BECOMING MODERATE. FOG PATCHES, THUNDERY SHOWERS LATER. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
FORTIES
SOUTHWEST BACKING SOUTH 4 OR 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. FOG PATCHES THEN THUNDERY SHOWERS. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR AT FIRST
CROMARTY FORTH
SOUTH 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
TYNE DOGGER
SOUTH OR SOUTHWEST 3 TO 5. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN DOGGER. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FISHER GERMAN BIGHT
VARIABLE 3 OR 4, BECOMING SOUTHEAST 4 OR 5 LATER IN WEST FISHER. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT. FOG PATCHES, THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
HUMBER
VARIABLE 3 OR LESS BECOMING SOUTH 3 TO 5. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
THAMES DOVER WIGHT PORTLAND
VARIABLE 3 OR 4, BECOMING SOUTHWEST 4 OR 5 LATER. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN PORTLAND. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
PLYMOUTH NORTHWEST BISCAY
SOUTHWESTERLY VEERING WESTERLY 4 OR 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS, THUNDERY AT FIRST. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOUTHEAST BISCAY
VARIABLE BECOMING NORTHWEST 3 OR 4. SLIGHT. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOUTH FITZROY
CYCLONIC BECOMING NORTHERLY 4 OR 5. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH LATER. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
NORTH FITZROY SOLE LUNDY FASTNET
SOUTHERLY VEERING WESTERLY 4 TO 6. MODERATE OR ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH LATER IN WEST SOLE. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
IRISH SEA
SOUTHERLY 4 TO 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 AT FIRST IN WEST. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH IN NORTHWEST. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SHANNON
SOUTHWEST 5 TO 7. MODERATE BECOMING ROUGH OR VERY ROUGH. RAIN THEN SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
ROCKALL
CYCLONIC 5 OR 6 BECOMING SOUTHWEST 6 TO GALE 8. MODERATE OR ROUGH, BECOMING VERY ROUGH OR HIGH LATER. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
MALIN HEBRIDES
SOUTH VEERING SOUTHWEST 5 TO 7, OCCASIONALLY 4 AT FIRST, PERHAPS GALE 8 LATER. MODERATE OR ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH LATER. RAIN OR THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
BAILEY
CYCLONIC 5 OR 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 LATER. MODERATE OR ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH LATER. RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FAIR ISLE FAEROES
CYCLONIC BECOMING SOUTH 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE IN FAIR ISLE, MODERATE OR ROUGH IN FAEROES. OCCASIONAL RAIN, FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
SOUTHEAST ICELAND