Freshwater West in August
August is a good month for surfing at Freshwater West (best: January–February, November–December).
Plan your trip to Freshwater WestEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 15°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 17 rainy days
Freshwater WestWales (Pembrokeshire), United KingdomIntermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CWL 123 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 555 km away · water 15°C1.9 m waves2
Biscarrosse PlageFrance · 850 km away · water 23°C1.4 m waves3
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 1405 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves4
Peniche – SupertubosPortugal · 1409 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves5
ZarautzSpain · 955 km away · water 24°C1.3 m waves6
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 1448 km away · water 18°C1.6 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Freshwater West?
August is a good month for surfing at Freshwater West (best: January–February, November–December). Waves 1.4 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Freshwater West in August?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Freshwater West in August?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Freshwater West in August?
Around 20°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 17 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (1.9 m waves), Biscarrosse Plage (1.4 m waves) & Peniche – Baleal (1.7 m waves).