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barafundle bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
11:35am

Swell

Flat

Onshore wind

22mph

25mph

Falling tide

Low

02:06pm

Weather

13°C

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 28 Oct

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 6s	On 30mph 37mph	Flat	14°C
0-1ft 3s	On 30mph 37mph	Flat	14°C 0.1mm/h
Flat	On 25mph 31mph	Flat	14°C 0.11mm/h
Flat	On 23mph 26mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	On 22mph 24mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	On 22mph 25mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	On 22mph 27mph	Flat	13°C 0.06mm/h
Flat	On 22mph 27mph	Flat	13°C 0.2mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat		On 21mph 23mph	Flat	12°C
0-1ft 10s		On 22mph 24mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	0-1ft 7s	On 23mph 25mph	0-1ft 7s	13°C 0.05mm/h

Tommorrow 30 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 6s	1ft 10s	Cross 35mph 44mph	1ft 10s	12°C 0.45mm/h
1ft 8s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 39mph 52mph	0-1ft 8s	14°C 0.52mm/h
1ft 8s		Cross 40mph 53mph	Flat	15°C 0.78mm/h

Friday 31 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 5s	1ft 8s	On 30mph 39mph	1ft 8s	13°C 0.67mm/h
2-4ft 6s	0-1ft 13s	Cross 27mph 33mph	0-1ft 13s	14°C 0.33mm/h
4-5ft 8s	2ft 8s	Cross 25mph 30mph	2ft 8s	14°C

Saturday 01 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 5s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 41mph 50mph	0-1ft 3s	12°C 0.22mm/h
2-5ft 6s	1-3ft 7s	Cross 43mph 52mph	1-3ft 7s	12°C 0.21mm/h
5-6ft 10s	4ft 11s	Cross 40mph 47mph	4ft 11s	12°C 0.17mm/h

Sunday 02 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 8s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 33mph 36mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C 0.24mm/h
0-1ft 6s	1ft 10s	On 31mph 34mph	1ft 10s	12°C 0.15mm/h
1-2ft 8s	1ft 9s	On 30mph 34mph	1ft 9s	12°C 0.06mm/h

Monday 03 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 10s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 21mph 25mph	0-1ft 10s	14°C 0.07mm/h
2-3ft 10s	0-2ft 17s	Cross 23mph 29mph	0-2ft 17s	14°C 0.06mm/h
1-2ft 14s	2ft 15s	Cross 25mph 34mph	2ft 15s	14°C

Tuesday 04 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 19s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 33mph 43mph	0-1ft 5s	14°C 1.03mm/h
1ft 18s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 32mph 41mph	1-2ft 10s	14°C 0.89mm/h
1-7ft 16s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 27mph 30mph	0-1ft 11s	14°C 0.75mm/h

Wednesday 05 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-10ft 12s	1ft 15s	On 21mph 24mph	1ft 15s	13°C
3-5ft 7s	1ft 13s	On 23mph 26mph	1ft 13s	13°C
2-4ft 9s	1ft 13s	On 21mph 24mph	1ft 13s	13°C

Thursday 06 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 11s	1ft 8s	Cross 41mph 55mph	1ft 8s	13°C 0.61mm/h
4-5ft 7s	1-3ft 7s	Cross 40mph 54mph	1-3ft 7s	14°C 0.57mm/h
2-5ft 9s	2-5ft 8s	On 34mph 47mph	2-5ft 8s	15°C 0.44mm/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.