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barafundle bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:07am

Swell

5ft

11s

Cross wind

Cross

14mph

15mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

8°C

9°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 12s	1-2ft 16s	Cross 15mph 16mph	1-2ft 16s	8°C
5-6ft 12s	2ft 12s	Cross 13mph 14mph	2ft 12s	9°C
5ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 13mph 14mph	1ft 4s	9°C
5ft 11s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 15mph 16mph	0-1ft 3s	8°C
5ft 11s	1ft 5s	Cross 13mph 15mph	1ft 5s	8°C
5ft 11s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 12mph 13mph	1-2ft 9s	8°C
5ft 11s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 12mph 13mph	2-3ft 14s	9°C
6ft 12s	1ft 8s	Cross 12mph 13mph	1ft 8s	8°C

Today 19 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 12s	3ft 16s	Cross 9mph 8mph	3ft 16s	8°C
5-6ft 13s	4ft 16s	Cross 12mph 11mph	4ft 16s	8°C
7ft 16s	1-3ft 11s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1-3ft 11s	8°C

Tommorrow 20 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 14s	2-3ft 6s	Cross 8mph 8mph	2-3ft 6s	10°C
6ft 14s	3-4ft 9s	Cross 6mph 7mph	3-4ft 9s	10°C 0.07mm/h
5-6ft 13s	3ft 9s	On 7mph 7mph	3ft 9s	10°C 0.06mm/h

Tuesday 21 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s		Cross 16mph 21mph	Flat	10°C 0.14mm/h
2-3ft 11s		Cross 17mph 21mph	Flat	10°C 0.08mm/h
1-2ft 13s	0-1ft 14s	Cross 15mph 18mph	0-1ft 14s	10°C 0.11mm/h

Wednesday 22 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	1ft 7s	Cross 17mph 20mph	1ft 7s	8°C
3ft 12s	1ft 9s	Cross 18mph 20mph	1ft 9s	8°C
3ft 12s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 18mph 20mph	1-2ft 12s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 3s	On 4mph 4mph	1ft 3s	6°C
0-4ft 9s	1ft 3s	On 10mph 13mph	1ft 3s	9°C
1-4ft 10s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 9mph 11mph	0-1ft 6s	8°C

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-4ft 14s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 27mph 37mph	1-2ft 15s	9°C 1.12mm/h
3-6ft 12s	2ft 13s	Cross 38mph 56mph	2ft 13s	10°C 2.48mm/h
1ft 14s	1ft 10s	Cross 37mph 51mph	1ft 10s	11°C 0.52mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-7ft 13s	2ft 9s	On 30mph 38mph	2ft 9s	9°C 0.27mm/h
9-10ft 13s	1-2ft 8s	On 33mph 43mph	1-2ft 8s	8°C 0.39mm/h
9ft 13s	1ft 8s	Cross 30mph 38mph	1ft 8s	8°C 0.31mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 8s	1ft 8s	On 32mph 39mph	1ft 8s	9°C 0.11mm/h
2ft 13s	1ft 8s	On 32mph 38mph	1ft 8s	9°C
2-4ft 12s	0-1ft 8s	On 30mph 36mph	0-1ft 8s	9°C

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 12s	1ft 15s	On 29mph 45mph	1ft 15s	11°C 0.86mm/h
4ft 12s	1ft 14s	On 30mph 46mph	1ft 14s	11°C
4ft 13s	2ft 18s	On 34mph 50mph	2ft 18s	10°C 0.1mm/h

Historical data

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.