Beach break · Wales · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Sunday 30 August
Intermediate : Looking good — aim for 20h. — Best window: 18h–20h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A large wild sandy bay near St Davids, framed by spectacular cliffs. Consistent multi-peak beach break suitable for beginners, yet capable of producing powerful, quality waves when the swell builds.
Autumn and winter give the best swells but water is cold. Summer = smaller waves, max crowd.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Whitesands usually works best around mid-tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Whitesands is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Whitesands comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Whitesands, you can also check conditions at Llangennith, Putsborough, Croyde. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.