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Live conditions
Local time
07:21pm
Swell
2ft
12s
Cross-onshore wind
Cross
5mph
9mph
Falling tide
Low
09:46pm
Weather
13°C
12°C
4/3mm wetsuit
Boots
Gloves
Hood
Nearest spots
10 day surf forecast
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1ft 14s | Cross 7mph 19mph | Flat | 12°C | |
 | 1ft 15s | Cross 8mph 20mph | Flat | 12°C | |
 | 1ft 15s | Cross 9mph 17mph | Flat | 13°C | |
 | 1ft 15s | Cross 10mph 15mph | Flat | 14°C | |
 | 1ft 14s | 0-1ft 10s | Cross 10mph 14mph | 0-1ft 10s | 15°C |
 | 1-2ft 12s | 1ft 10s | Cross 7mph 11mph | 1ft 10s | 14°C |
 | 1-2ft 13s | 1ft 10s | Cross 4mph 9mph | 1ft 10s | 13°C |
 | 1-2ft 13s | 1ft 10s | On 4mph 9mph | 1ft 10s | 12°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ft 12s | 1ft 6s | Cross 11mph 13mph | 1ft 6s |  13°C |
| 2ft 12s | 0-1ft 4s | Cross 11mph 13mph | 0-1ft 4s | 12°C |
| 1ft 12s | 1ft 8s | Cross 8mph 12mph | 1ft 8s | 9°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 5s | 1ft 8s | Cross 7mph 8mph | 1ft 8s | 14°C |
| 1ft 6s | 1ft 7s | Cross 8mph 10mph | 1ft 7s | 14°C |
| 1ft 6s | 1ft 6s | Cross 6mph 8mph | 1ft 6s |  12°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 9s | Cross 8mph 11mph | Flat | 15°C | |
| 1ft 9s | Cross 9mph 11mph | Flat | 15°C | |
| 1ft 9s | 0-1ft 7s | Cross 6mph 6mph | 0-1ft 7s | 12°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Off 4mph 4mph | Flat |  14°C | |
| Flat | Off 3mph 4mph | Flat | 16°C | |
| Flat | Off 3mph 3mph | Flat | 13°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Off 6mph 8mph | Flat | 14°C | |
| Flat | Off 8mph 10mph | Flat | 16°C | |
| Flat | Off 7mph 10mph | Flat | 13°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Off 11mph 20mph | Flat | 13°C | |
| 0-1ft 9s | Off 12mph 20mph | Flat | 14°C | |
| 1ft 9s | Off 8mph 17mph | Flat | 11°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 8s | Off 13mph 23mph | Flat | 14°C | |
| 0-1ft 8s | Off 12mph 20mph | Flat | 16°C | |
| Flat | Off 8mph 12mph | Flat | 13°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 11s | Cross 10mph 17mph | Flat | 15°C | |
| 1ft 11s | Cross 10mph 16mph | Flat | 17°C | |
| 1ft 11s | Off 7mph 13mph | Flat | 14°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Cross 12mph 22mph | Flat | 14°C | |
| Flat | Cross 13mph 21mph | Flat | 16°C | |
| Flat | Off 8mph 18mph | Flat | 12°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.
