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Broadhaven (Pembrokeshire)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 15.3kts | 17.9kts | | 2m | 12.6sec | | -1mm | -1% | 13°C | 12°C |
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| 10:00 | 16.1kts | 17.7kts | | 2m | 12.4sec | | 0.1mm | 1% | 14°C | 12°C |
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| 13:00 | 16.4kts | 17.9kts | | 1.9m | 12.3sec | | 0.2mm | 1% | 15°C | 12°C |
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| 16:00 | 15.7kts | 17.4kts | | 1.8m | 12.1sec | | 0mm | 0% | 15°C | 12°C |
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First light: 07:11-07:45 / Last light: 18:26-19:00
General info
| Suitability | beginner, intermediate, advanced |
|---|---|
| Beach faces | W, WNW |
| Best wind | N, E, S, SW, NNW, WSW |
Alternatives choices
Freshwater West, Llangenith, The MazeSelect 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 FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 1200 UTC FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER TO 1200 UTC SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 2026
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT 0600
HIGH 250 MILES WEST OF SOLE 1031 EXPECTED MALIN 1038 BY 0600 TOMORROW
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING NORTH UTSIRE
NORTHERLY OR NORTHWESTERLY 4 TO 6. MODERATE OR ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD
SOUTH UTSIRE FORTIES
NORTHWESTERLY 4 OR 5, VEERING NORTH 5 TO 7. MODERATE OR ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD
CROMARTY FORTH TYNE
NORTH OR NORTHWEST 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
DOGGER FISHER
NORTHWEST 4 OR 5, VEERING NORTH 5 TO 7. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, BECOMING MODERATE OR ROUGH. RAIN AT FIRST IN SOUTHEAST, THEN SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
GERMAN BIGHT HUMBER THAMES
WEST VEERING NORTH 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, BECOMING MODERATE OR ROUGH LATER IN GERMAN BIGHT AND HUMBER. RAIN AT FIRST, THEN SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR AT FIRST
DOVER WIGHT PORTLAND
NORTHWEST VEERING NORTH 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. RAIN AT FIRST, SHOWERS LATER. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE AT FIRST
PLYMOUTH
NORTHWEST VEERING NORTHEAST 4 OR 5. MODERATE OR ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD
BISCAY
VARIABLE 2 TO 4 AT FIRST IN SOUTHEAST, OTHERWISE NORTHERLY OR NORTHEASTERLY 4 TO 6. MODERATE OR ROUGH. OCCASIONAL RAIN, FAIR LATER. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
SOUTH FITZROY
NORTHERLY OR NORTHEASTERLY 5 TO 7, PERHAPS GALE 8 LATER OFF CAPE FINISTERRE. MODERATE OR ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH LATER. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
NORTH FITZROY
NORTHEASTERLY 4 OR 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 IN SOUTHEAST. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE LATER. RAIN AT FIRST IN SOUTHEAST. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE AT FIRST IN SOUTHEAST
SOLE
NORTH VEERING EAST 4 OR 5. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE LATER. SHOWERS AT FIRST. GOOD
LUNDY FASTNET
NORTHWEST VEERING NORTHEAST 4 OR 5, OCCASIONALLY 3 LATER. MODERATE OR ROUGH, BECOMING SLIGHT OR MODERATE LATER. SHOWERS. GOOD
IRISH SEA
NORTHWEST 4 OR 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 AT FIRST, VEERING NORTHEAST 3 OR 4 LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
SHANNON ROCKALL
NORTHWEST 4 OR 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4, THEN SOUTH OR SOUTHEAST 4 OR 5 LATER. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE LATER. SHOWERS AT FIRST. GOOD
MALIN HEBRIDES
NORTHWEST 4 OR 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4. MODERATE OR ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH AT FIRST IN HEBRIDES. SHOWERS. GOOD
BAILEY
WEST, BACKING SOUTH LATER, 4 TO 6. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY VERY ROUGH AT FIRST. SHOWERS AT FIRST. GOOD
FAIR ISLE FAEROES
WEST OR NORTHWEST 4 TO 6. MODERATE OR ROUGH IN SOUTHEAST FAIR ISLE, OTHERWISE ROUGH OR VERY ROUGH. SHOWERS. GOOD
SOUTHEAST ICELAND