barafundle bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:21pm

Swell

4ft

11s

Onshore wind

On

10mph

11mph

Falling tide

Low

09:46pm

Weather

16°C

16°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 07 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 12s	1ft 16s	On 18mph 19mph	1ft 16s	15°C
	2ft 14s	1ft 11s	On 18mph 19mph	1ft 11s	15°C
	2ft 14s	1-2ft 10s	On 16mph 17mph	1-2ft 10s	15°C
	2ft 14s	1ft 7s	On 14mph 15mph	1ft 7s	15°C
	3ft 14s	1ft 6s	On 13mph 15mph	1ft 6s	16°C
	3-4ft 11s	2-3ft 11s	On 11mph 13mph	2-3ft 11s	16°C
	4-5ft 12s	2-3ft 9s	On 10mph 11mph	2-3ft 9s	16°C
	5ft 13s	0-1ft 6s	On 10mph 11mph	0-1ft 6s	16°C

Today 08 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 12s	0-2ft 8s	Cross 14mph 14mph	0-2ft 8s	14°C
	3-4ft 12s		Cross 14mph 13mph	Flat	14°C
	3ft 12s		Cross 14mph 14mph	Flat	13°C

Tommorrow 09 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 10s		Cross 9mph 9mph	Flat	14°C
	2ft 10s		Cross 11mph 12mph	Flat	14°C
	2ft 10s		Cross 12mph 13mph	Flat	15°C

Friday 10 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 9s		Cross 9mph 13mph	Flat	16°C
	1ft 9s		Cross 9mph 11mph	Flat	16°C
	1ft 9s		Cross 12mph 13mph	Flat	16°C

Saturday 11 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 8s		Off 11mph 12mph	Flat	14°C
	1ft 8s		Off 11mph 13mph	Flat	15°C
	1ft 8s		Off 11mph 14mph	Flat	15°C

Sunday 12 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 9s		Cross 16mph 19mph	Flat	14°C
	1ft 9s		Cross 15mph 20mph	Flat	15°C
	1ft 7s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 11mph 16mph	0-1ft 9s	15°C

Monday 13 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 9s	1ft 8s	Off 19mph 26mph	1ft 8s	14°C
	1ft 9s	1ft 8s	Off 18mph 25mph	1ft 8s	15°C
	1ft 9s	0-1ft 8s	Off 17mph 24mph	0-1ft 8s	16°C

Tuesday 14 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 21mph 28mph	1ft 12s	15°C
	1ft 10s	1ft 9s	Off 17mph 24mph	1ft 9s	16°C
	1ft 11s	1ft 8s	Off 14mph 20mph	1ft 8s	16°C

Wednesday 15 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 11s		Cross 24mph 27mph	Flat	15°C
	2ft 11s		Off 22mph 27mph	Flat	16°C
	2ft 11s	0-1ft 10s	Off 18mph 27mph	0-1ft 10s	17°C

Thursday 16 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 10s		Cross 27mph 31mph	Flat	14°C
	1ft 10s		Off 24mph 29mph	Flat	15°C
	1ft 10s		Off 19mph 27mph	Flat	16°C

Location guide

Based on my extensive surfing knowledge, I know that Barafundle Bay offers a unique surfing experience. Situated on the southwestern coast of Wales, the tucked-away beach is known more for its breathtaking beauty than for outstanding surf conditions. However, it provides a relatively tranquil location for beginner and intermediate surfers, or for those simply seeking a quieter environment to ride a few leisure waves. On occasions, with the right combination of swell and wind, Barafundle Bay can facilitate a good surfing environment. A solid groundswell is required for the waves to break properly, which is usually brought in by a west or northwest storm system. The waves here are not typically of a high height. Sessions showcasing waves above waist-high are less frequent. This gives a moderate challenge to intermediate surfers while not being overwhelming for newcomers. The area is relatively protected and, as a result, doesn't have as strong or consistent winds as some surf hotspots. Therefore, surfers are often found enjoying longboards or foamboards, taking advantage of the smaller waves for a calm and relaxed surfing experience rather than aggressive carving or aerial tricks. The surfing experience at Barafundle Bay is as much about the destination as it is about the surfing—it's a hidden gem, with steep cliffs draped in greenery and idyllic scenery surrounding the serene waters. Being somewhat secluded, it avoids the bustling crowds of surfers that overwhelm busier Welsh beaches. It's an opportunity for surfers to connect with nature, catching a wave with an undisturbed view of this stunning, almost mystical location. As a surfing expert, I can't overemphasize the attention to safety. The bay is unattended, and there is no lifeguard service, so it's important to be aware of the tide as there are potential rip currents near the cliffs. So despite its relatively forgiving wave conditions, surfers should take the necessary precautions and never surf alone.

Last updated: 07/10/25 12:00am

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