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barafundle bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
10:39pm

Swell

1ft

12s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

31mph

40mph

Falling tide

Low

12:09am

Weather

12°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 04 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 9s		On 12mph 13mph	Flat	11°C 0.07mm/h
3-4ft 9s		On 15mph 15mph	Flat	12°C 0.14mm/h
2-4ft 7s		On 13mph 14mph	Flat	12°C 0.09mm/h
2ft 6s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 20mph 22mph	0-1ft 9s	12°C 0.09mm/h
2-3ft 9s	1ft 13s	Cross 28mph 32mph	1ft 13s	12°C 0.05mm/h
1-2ft 8s	1ft 13s	Cross 32mph 40mph	1ft 13s	12°C 0.45mm/h
1ft 8s	1ft 11s	Cross 34mph 41mph	1ft 11s	13°C 1mm/h
1ft 12s	1ft 7s	Cross 31mph 40mph	1ft 7s	12°C 0.66mm/h

Today 05 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 10s	1-2ft 17s	On 25mph 36mph	1-2ft 17s	13°C 0.21mm/h
5-7ft 13s	1ft 7s	On 33mph 46mph	1ft 7s	13°C 0.67mm/h
3-7ft 16s	0-1ft 6s	On 39mph 53mph	0-1ft 6s	13°C 0.52mm/h

Tommorrow 06 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-7ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 13mph 14mph	1ft 4s	11°C
4-6ft 10s		Cross 26mph 33mph	Flat	11°C
2-6ft 8s		Cross 38mph 52mph	Flat	13°C 0.07mm/h

Saturday 07 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-12ft 8s		Cross 35mph 39mph	Flat	9°C
8-15ft 11s		Cross 33mph 35mph	Flat	8°C 0.1mm/h
5ft 8s	0-3ft 7s	Cross 35mph 40mph	0-3ft 7s	8°C 0.1mm/h

Sunday 08 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-8ft 9s	1-3ft 8s	Cross 31mph 38mph	1-3ft 8s	9°C
4-5ft 10s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 32mph 39mph	2-3ft 9s	9°C
4ft 11s	1-2ft 4s	Cross 34mph 40mph	1-2ft 4s	10°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	Cross 29mph 34mph	Flat	9°C
0-1ft 10s	Cross 29mph 33mph	Flat	9°C
Flat	Cross 27mph 31mph	Flat	9°C

Tuesday 10 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 8s	1ft 10s	Cross 14mph 19mph	1ft 10s	8°C
1ft 14s	1ft 9s	Cross 19mph 21mph	1ft 9s	9°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 14s	1ft 9s	Cross 21mph 24mph	1ft 9s	9°C 0.05mm/h

Wednesday 11 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 3s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 3s	8°C 0.06mm/h
0-1ft 10s	0-1ft 5s	On 7mph 7mph	0-1ft 5s	9°C
1ft 13s	0-1ft 9s	On 14mph 14mph	0-1ft 9s	9°C

Thursday 12 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 6s	1ft 11s	Cross 12mph 12mph	1ft 11s	10°C
1-3ft 7s	2ft 11s	Cross 11mph 12mph	2ft 11s	10°C
Flat	1-2ft 13s	Cross 14mph 15mph	1-2ft 13s	9°C 0.08mm/h

Friday 13 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	0-1ft 16s	Cross 15mph 18mph	0-1ft 16s	9°C 0.1mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 16s	Cross 14mph 18mph	0-1ft 16s	9°C 0.19mm/h
Flat		Cross 19mph 23mph	Flat	10°C 0.38mm/h

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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.