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barafundle bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:48am

Swell

Flat

Offshore wind

Off

16mph

24mph

Falling tide

Low

10:54am

Weather

12°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 14 May

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 12mph 19mph	Flat	13°C 0.12mm/h
Flat	Off 16mph 24mph	Flat	12°C
Flat	Cross 17mph 25mph	Flat	12°C
Flat	Cross 14mph 21mph	Flat	12°C
0-1ft 10s	Cross 9mph 13mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 6s	Cross 8mph 8mph	Flat	14°C
0-1ft 4s	On 8mph 8mph	Flat	14°C
Flat	Cross 12mph 15mph	Flat	13°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 4s	Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 3s	On 13mph 15mph	Flat	13°C
0-1ft 5s	Off 14mph 19mph	Flat	14°C

Tommorrow 16 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	1ft 6s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 6s	13°C
1-2ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 4s	13°C
2ft 11s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 10mph 10mph	0-1ft 4s	13°C

Saturday 17 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 11s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1-2ft 15s	13°C
2ft 13s	2ft 12s	Cross 6mph 6mph	2ft 12s	14°C
2-3ft 13s	2ft 10s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2ft 10s	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 11s	1ft 7s	Cross 9mph 11mph	1ft 7s	12°C
3ft 11s	1ft 3s	Cross 12mph 14mph	1ft 3s	14°C
2ft 10s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 14mph 16mph	0-1ft 3s	15°C

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

Tuesday 20 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	0-1ft 7s	Off 18mph 26mph	0-1ft 7s	13°C 0.05mm/h
1ft 10s	1ft 4s	Cross 7mph 10mph	1ft 4s	13°C
1-2ft 10s	0-1ft 2s	Off 6mph 6mph	0-1ft 2s	13°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s		Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	13°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 2s	Cross 5mph 5mph	0-1ft 2s	14°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 9mph 10mph	0-1ft 3s	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	On 13mph 18mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 9s	On 15mph 22mph	Flat	13°C 0.09mm/h
1ft 6s	On 19mph 28mph	Flat	12°C 0.28mm/h

Friday 23 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-4ft 7s	1-2ft 6s	On 21mph 28mph	1-2ft 6s	12°C 0.05mm/h
3-4ft 8s	1ft 8s	On 25mph 31mph	1ft 8s	12°C
3ft 8s	2ft 9s	On 29mph 33mph	2ft 9s	12°C

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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.

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Last updated: 14/05/25 12:00am

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