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barafundle bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:22am

Swell

3ft

11s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

5mph

Rising tide

High

12:57pm

Weather

9°C

8°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 26 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 12s	0-1ft 5s	Off 3mph 3mph	0-1ft 5s	9°C
3ft 12s	1ft 5s	Off 3mph 4mph	1ft 5s	9°C
3ft 11s		Cross 5mph 5mph	Flat	9°C
3ft 11s		Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	9°C
3ft 11s		Cross 5mph 5mph	Flat	10°C
3ft 11s		Cross 7mph 7mph	Flat	10°C
3ft 11s		Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	10°C
3ft 11s		On 10mph 12mph	Flat	10°C

Today 27 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 10s	1ft 13s	Cross 15mph 22mph	1ft 13s	10°C
2ft 10s	1ft 13s	Cross 18mph 28mph	1ft 13s	10°C
1-2ft 9s	1ft 13s	Cross 21mph 33mph	1ft 13s	10°C

Tommorrow 28 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 25mph 33mph	1ft 8s	8°C
1-2ft 6s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 26mph 33mph	1-2ft 11s	8°C
1-3ft 7s	2-3ft 8s	Cross 25mph 31mph	2-3ft 8s	9°C 0.09mm/h

Saturday 29 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	1ft 11s	Cross 14mph 16mph	1ft 11s	8°C
2-4ft 10s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 17mph 21mph	1-2ft 11s	9°C
1-2ft 8s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 20mph 27mph	2-3ft 11s	9°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-4ft 9s	1ft 8s	On 12mph 15mph	1ft 8s	9°C
1-2ft 7s	1ft 10s	On 13mph 16mph	1ft 10s	9°C
2ft 10s	1ft 4s	On 16mph 21mph	1ft 4s	9°C

Monday 31 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 6s	2ft 12s	Cross 7mph 9mph	2ft 12s	9°C
2-3ft 8s	2ft 10s	Cross 7mph 9mph	2ft 10s	9°C
2-3ft 12s	1-2ft 5s	Cross 14mph 19mph	1-2ft 5s	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 26mph 34mph	0-1ft 8s	8°C
2ft 11s		Cross 24mph 32mph	Flat	9°C
2ft 11s		Off 21mph 31mph	Flat	10°C

Wednesday 02 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 15s	1ft 10s	Cross 25mph 29mph	1ft 10s	7°C
2ft 14s	1ft 11s	Cross 23mph 29mph	1ft 11s	8°C
1-2ft 13s	1ft 13s	Off 18mph 27mph	1ft 13s	9°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s		Off 19mph 23mph	Flat	6°C
2ft 12s	0-1ft 3s	Off 12mph 15mph	0-1ft 3s	7°C
2ft 11s	1-2ft 4s	Cross 6mph 8mph	1-2ft 4s	8°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 11s	Cross 5mph 8mph	Flat	8°C
2ft 10s	Cross 4mph 5mph	Flat	8°C
1ft 10s	Cross 5mph 7mph	Flat	8°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.

barafundle bay Surf Report

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Last updated: 26/03/25 12:00am

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