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barafundle bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:44am

Swell

4ft

Onshore wind

38mph

46mph

Rising tide

High

09:33am

Weather

15°C

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s		On 38mph 47mph	Flat	15°C 0.14mm/h
2-4ft 9s		On 37mph 47mph	Flat	15°C 0.13mm/h
4ft 8s	1-3ft 9s	On 38mph 46mph	1-3ft 9s	15°C 0.19mm/h
2-4ft 6s	3ft 11s	On 39mph 45mph	3ft 11s	15°C 0.18mm/h
2ft 7s	0-2ft 7s	On 38mph 46mph	0-2ft 7s	16°C 0.1mm/h
2-3ft 7s	1ft 8s	On 36mph 43mph	1ft 8s	16°C
3ft 6s	1ft 9s	On 34mph 39mph	1ft 9s	16°C
4-5ft 9s	1ft 5s	On 33mph 36mph	1ft 5s	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 12s	1ft 10s	On 23mph 25mph	1ft 10s	15°C
4ft 11s	0-1ft 7s	On 22mph 24mph	0-1ft 7s	16°C
2-3ft 7s		On 20mph 22mph	Flat	16°C

Tommorrow 17 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 6s	1ft 5s	On 28mph 41mph	1ft 5s	17°C 0.22mm/h
0-1ft 9s	0-1ft 9s	On 27mph 39mph	0-1ft 9s	17°C 0.12mm/h
0-1ft 10s		On 24mph 36mph	Flat	17°C 0.05mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 12s		On 17mph 22mph	Flat	16°C
7ft 11s		Cross 18mph 25mph	Flat	17°C
5-6ft 11s	0-1ft 9s	On 23mph 31mph	0-1ft 9s	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 10s	Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	16°C
5ft 10s	Cross 9mph 11mph	Flat	16°C
4-5ft 10s	Cross 13mph 15mph	Flat	17°C

Saturday 20 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 13mph 18mph	1-2ft 8s	17°C
3-4ft 9s	1-2ft 4s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1-2ft 4s	17°C
2-3ft 6s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 18mph 27mph	0-1ft 9s	17°C

Sunday 21 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-11ft 11s	1ft 3s	Cross 27mph 31mph	1ft 3s	16°C 0.3mm/h
9-10ft 12s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 29mph 34mph	0-1ft 6s	15°C 0.24mm/h
8-9ft 12s		Cross 33mph 39mph	Flat	15°C 0.26mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 10s	Cross 15mph 16mph	Flat	15°C
6-7ft 9s	Cross 12mph 13mph	Flat	15°C
5-6ft 9s	Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 8s	Cross 8mph 8mph	Flat	15°C
2ft 8s	Cross 8mph 7mph	Flat	15°C
2ft 8s	Cross 12mph 9mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	Cross 15mph 14mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 6s	Cross 14mph 13mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 6s	Cross 12mph 13mph	Flat	16°C

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.