Right now

Temp16°C

Wind19 km/h

Gusts29 km/h

Humidity68.4%

Rain 48h0.4mm

Last rain32h ago

Assessment

Should be dry

Sandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Tidal access: Beach base covered completely at high tide — climb strictly 2h either side of low water

7-day forecast

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Today Monday 28 September

Caution

Temp0°C

Raindry

Wind19 km/h

Gusts29 km/h

Humidity68%

Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

10:00 — dry — — null%

18:00 16° dry 19 — 68.4%

19:00 15° dry 20 — 78.4%

20:00 14° dry 21 — 77.5%

21:00 14° dry 26 — 75.4%

Tue Tuesday 29 September

Poor

Temp19°C

Rain23mm

Wind47 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity87%

22.9mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstoneWindy — 47 km/h, gusts 0 km/h

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Very windy — consider sheltered alternatives

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 15° dry 36 — 89.2%

07:00 15° dry 40 — 90.3%

08:00 16° dry 46 — 89.8%

09:00 17° dry 46 — 89.9%

10:00 17° dry 47 — 89.3%

11:00 18° dry 47 — 88.7%

12:00 19° dry 46 — 86.6%

13:00 19° dry 47 — 85.6%

14:00 19° dry 46 — 87.2%

15:00 20° dry 47 — 87.4%

16:00 19° dry 46 — 87.6%

17:00 20° 1mm 50 — 85.9%

18:00 19° 2mm 52 — 87.9%

19:00 19° 2mm 51 — 89.2%

20:00 19° 5mm 51 — 89%

21:00 18° 5mm 53 — 91.7%

Wed Wednesday 30 September

Poor

Temp16°C

Rain5mm

Wind41 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity76%

5mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstoneWindy — 41 km/h, gusts 0 km/h

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Very windy — consider sheltered alternatives

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 17° dry 38 — 81.7%

07:00 17° dry 40 — 79.7%

08:00 17° 0.2mm 45 — 79.7%

09:00 17° 0.2mm 43 — 79.4%

10:00 17° 0.1mm 45 — 70.3%

11:00 17° 0.2mm 42 — 72.4%

12:00 17° 0.4mm 44 — 73.2%

13:00 17° 0.9mm 43 — 71%

14:00 16° 1mm 46 — 82%

15:00 15° dry 36 — 83%

16:00 16° dry 34 — 80.1%

17:00 16° 0.3mm 36 — 75.7%

18:00 16° 0.4mm 35 — 78.7%

19:00 16° 0.3mm 31 — 77.1%

20:00 15° 0.3mm 30 — 79.1%

21:00 16° 0.2mm 26 — 76.3%

Thu Thursday 1 October

Poor

Temp16°C

Rain1mm

Wind35 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity65%

1.2mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 16° 0.1mm 26 — 68.3%

12:00 16° dry 35 — 65.4%

18:00 17° 0.1mm 31 — 71.1%

Fri Friday 2 October

Poor

Temp17°C

Rain0.8mm

Wind38 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity83%

0.8mm rain forecastDo not climb wet sandstone

Wet sandstone is slippery — let the rock dry before leading
Very windy — consider sheltered alternatives

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 17° 0.3mm 37 — 82%

12:00 17° 0.3mm 38 — 83%

18:00 17° dry 38 — 86.5%

Sat Saturday 3 October

Caution

Temp15°C

Raindry

Wind15 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity81%

Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 15° dry 17 — 86.5%

12:00 15° dry 15 — 80.8%

18:00 14° dry 13 — 76.9%

Sun Sunday 4 October

Caution

Temp15°C

Raindry

Wind3 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity68%

Should be drySandstone may still hold subsurface moisture

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 14° dry 7 — 69.7%

12:00 15° dry 3 — 68.4%

18:00 15° dry 12 — 83%

Mon Monday 5 October

Good

Temp16°C

Raindry

Wind10 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity84%

Should be dry

Hard sandstone climbs well when dry

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 15° dry 10 — 91.3%

12:00 16° dry 10 — 84.2%

18:00 15° dry 10 — 81.9%

Tidal access
Beach base covered completely at high tide — climb strictly 2h either side of low water

About Caerfai Bay

Armorican (VS 4c), Zebra Slab (HS 4b), The Pillar (HVS 5a)","Caerfai Bay is a picturesque coastal inlet near St. David's, famous for its colorful red sandstone and purple mudstone sea cliffs. The rock character features rough, high-friction sandstone slabs, vertical crack systems, and sharp crimpy walls above a sandy beach. Facing south, the crag functions as a warm sun trap, drying very rapidly after rain, though wave spray can wet lower slab sections during big swells. The climbing provides enjoyable, well-protected traditional routes from Severe to intermediate E-grades, led by Zebra Slab and Armorican. The approach involves a five-minute walk down steep wooden steps from the Caerfai Bay car park. High tides flood the entire beach base, making tide planning essential for a safe visit.

Region: Pembroke — North Pembrokeshire
Rock type: Sandstone
Aspect: south-facing
Altitude: 25m
Exposure: low
Seepage: low

Other crags in this region

Porth Clais St. David's Head