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barafundle bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:08pm

Swell

2ft

20s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

16mph

25mph

Rising tide

High

05:02pm

Weather

18°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 25 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 9s		Cross 12mph 14mph	Flat	18°C
3ft 9s		Cross 14mph 17mph	Flat	17°C
3ft 9s		Cross 15mph 16mph	Flat	17°C
3ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1ft 9s	18°C
1-2ft 18s	1ft 5s	Cross 14mph 22mph	1ft 5s	18°C
1-2ft 20s	1ft 13s	Cross 16mph 25mph	1ft 13s	18°C
3-4ft 19s	1ft 12s	Cross 17mph 26mph	1ft 12s	18°C
5-7ft 18s	0-1ft 8s	On 15mph 21mph	0-1ft 8s	18°C 0.3mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
10ft 17s	1-2ft 20s	On 18mph 22mph	1-2ft 20s	17°C
10ft 16s	2ft 19s	On 17mph 21mph	2ft 19s	17°C
9ft 16s	2ft 19s	On 16mph 20mph	2ft 19s	17°C

Tommorrow 27 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 13s	2ft 16s	On 18mph 20mph	2ft 16s	16°C 1.55mm/h
1-3ft 9s	1-2ft 10s	On 18mph 21mph	1-2ft 10s	17°C 0.42mm/h
1-2ft 11s	1ft 5s	On 18mph 21mph	1ft 5s	17°C

Thursday 28 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1-2ft 11s	On 19mph 21mph	1-2ft 11s	17°C 0.25mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 8s	On 21mph 24mph	0-1ft 8s	17°C 0.11mm/h
Flat		On 23mph 26mph	Flat	17°C 0.06mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 9s	Cross 30mph 32mph	Flat	16°C
4ft 9s	Cross 27mph 31mph	Flat	17°C 0.09mm/h
0-3ft 8s	Cross 26mph 31mph	Flat	17°C 0.18mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 9s	0-2ft 5s	Cross 21mph 23mph	0-2ft 5s	16°C 0.06mm/h
4-6ft 11s		Cross 21mph 23mph	Flat	16°C
7-10ft 11s		On 22mph 24mph	Flat	17°C

Sunday 31 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 8s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 12mph 12mph	1-2ft 11s	16°C 0.07mm/h
1-2ft 10s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 13mph 13mph	0-1ft 8s	16°C
1ft 11s		On 15mph 15mph	Flat	16°C

Monday 01 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 7s	1ft 12s	On 23mph 28mph	1ft 12s	15°C 0.13mm/h
2-3ft 9s	1ft 11s	On 25mph 28mph	1ft 11s	15°C 0.41mm/h
3-4ft 9s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 30mph 31mph	0-1ft 11s	15°C 0.58mm/h

Tuesday 02 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 9s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1-2ft 7s	15°C 0.06mm/h
4ft 10s	0-1ft 3s	Off 14mph 18mph	0-1ft 3s	14°C 2.28mm/h
3ft 9s	0-1ft 2s	Cross 30mph 37mph	0-1ft 2s	12°C 5mm/h

Wednesday 03 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 5s	1ft 9s	Cross 29mph 31mph	1ft 9s	15°C
2-3ft 5s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 24mph 27mph	0-1ft 9s	16°C 0.06mm/h
2-3ft 7s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 21mph 23mph	0-1ft 5s	16°C 0.16mm/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.