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Live conditions
Local time
09:35am
Swell
1ft
5s
Cross wind
Cross
9mph
14mph
Rising tide
High
03:28pm
Weather
8°C
8°C
6/5mm wetsuit
Boots
Gloves
Hood
Nearest spots
10 day surf forecast
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1ft 11s | 1ft 7s | On 6mph 9mph | 1ft 7s | 3°C |
 | 1-2ft 9s | 0-1ft 8s | On 4mph 5mph | 0-1ft 8s | 3°C |
 | 2ft 5s | 1ft 12s | Cross 6mph 8mph | 1ft 12s | 4°C |
 | 1ft 5s | 1ft 12s | Cross 11mph 15mph | 1ft 12s |  8°C |
 | 1ft 4s | 1ft 12s | Cross 15mph 20mph | 1ft 12s | 10°C |
 | 1ft 7s | 0-1ft 9s | Cross 18mph 27mph | 0-1ft 9s | 9°C |
 | 1ft 11s | Cross 14mph 28mph | Flat |  8°C 0.08mm/h | |
 | 1ft 11s | On 10mph 23mph | Flat | 9°C 0.09mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2ft 7s | 1-2ft 8s | On 9mph 15mph | 1-2ft 8s |  10°C |
| 2ft 6s | 2ft 6s | Cross 9mph 14mph | 2ft 6s |  12°C |
| 2ft 6s | 1-2ft 5s | Cross 6mph 9mph | 1-2ft 5s | 11°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 7s | 1ft 12s | Cross 4mph 5mph | 1ft 12s | 12°C |
| 1ft 7s | 1ft 12s | Cross 4mph 5mph | 1ft 12s | 14°C |
| 1ft 7s | 1ft 11s | Cross 4mph 5mph | 1ft 11s | 13°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 13s | 1ft 7s | Cross 14mph 29mph | 1ft 7s | 10°C |
| 1ft 12s | 0-1ft 7s | Cross 16mph 24mph | 0-1ft 7s | 13°C |
| 1ft 12s | Cross 14mph 23mph | Flat | 13°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 11s | 0-1ft 10s | Off 8mph 15mph | 0-1ft 10s | 11°C |
| 1ft 11s | Off 9mph 12mph | Flat | 14°C | |
| 1ft 11s | Off 8mph 11mph | Flat | 14°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 11s | Off 9mph 15mph | Flat | 12°C | |
| 1ft 11s | Off 11mph 14mph | Flat | 14°C | |
| 1ft 11s | Off 10mph 15mph | Flat | 14°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Cross 11mph 23mph | Flat | 13°C | |
| Flat | Cross 13mph 18mph | Flat | 16°C | |
| Flat | Cross 11mph 18mph | Flat | 16°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 7s | 0-1ft 10s | On 10mph 21mph | 0-1ft 10s | 14°C |
| 1ft 10s | 1ft 6s | Off 11mph 16mph | 1ft 6s | 17°C |
| 1ft 12s | 0-1ft 2s | Cross 9mph 15mph | 0-1ft 2s | 16°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 10s | Cross 6mph 7mph | Flat | 13°C 0.05mm/h | |
| 1ft 10s | Cross 6mph 7mph | Flat | 14°C 0.1mm/h | |
| 1ft 10s | On 5mph 6mph | Flat | 14°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 9s | Cross 4mph 4mph | Flat | 16°C | |
| 1ft 10s | Cross 4mph 5mph | Flat | 17°C | |
| 1ft 10s | Cross 5mph 6mph | Flat | 15°C |
Location guide
Situated on the west coast of Wales in the United Kingdom, Poppit Sands is known for its extensive sandy shoreline that attracts surfers of various levels of expertise. Surfing here, however, requires a bit of planning around the local weather and tides, as these directly influence surf conditions. Being an open beach, Poppit Sands offers a variety in its surfing conditions. Primarily, you need a strong swell from the southwest to get the best conditions for surfing. The waves tend to be more powerful and consistent, offering excellent opportunities to catch some thrilling rides. However, as the strength and direction of the wind can dramatically influence the surf, it becomes crucial to monitor the flow and direction of the currents regularly. While the shore's gradient is generally mild, the waves break both left and right which is pretty encouraging for surfers who are not overly particular with their riding stance. Furthermore, even though the waves don’t get exceptionally high, the surf can still get pretty rad during high tide on a good swell. One must be mindful that the surfing quality can get affected during peak holiday season or when the beach becomes excessively crowded. The good news is, the extensive beach stretch accommodates the crowd quite comfortably, although it's always crucial to maintain safe surfing distance. Overall, Poppit Sands offers a blend of challenges and relaxation in its surfing conditions. While it may not offer the mammoth size waves that extreme surfers seek, its consistency, beautiful location, and relative tranquility make it a prime spot for surfers who love to enjoy a great day out in the water.
