United Kingdom › Wales › Poppit Sands
Local time
02:19am
Swell
1ft
10s
Offshore wind
Off
7mph
16mph
Rising tide
High
04:42am
Weather
12°C
11°C
5/4mm wetsuit
Boots
Gloves
Hood
Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1ft 10s | 0-1ft 3s | Off 7mph 16mph | 0-1ft 3s | 12°C | |
1ft 10s | Cross 6mph 11mph | Flat | 11°C | ||
1ft 10s | Cross 10mph 18mph | Flat | 14°C | ||
1ft 9s | Off 13mph 19mph | Flat | 18°C 0.56mm/h | ||
1ft 9s | Off 12mph 18mph | Flat | 18°C 1.44mm/h | ||
1ft 8s | Cross 9mph 20mph | Flat | 16°C 0.58mm/h | ||
1ft 7s | Cross 7mph 11mph | Flat | 13°C 0.21mm/h | ||
1-2ft 5s | Off 6mph 6mph | Flat | 12°C 0.1mm/h |
Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flat | Off 11mph 17mph | Flat | 16°C 1.15mm/h | ||
Flat | Off 10mph 15mph | Flat | 18°C 1.61mm/h | ||
Flat | Cross 6mph 8mph | Flat | 17°C 0.65mm/h |
Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flat | Off 9mph 18mph | Flat | 14°C 0.35mm/h | ||
Flat | Cross 6mph 13mph | Flat | 14°C 0.37mm/h | ||
Flat | 0-1ft 4s | Cross 5mph 9mph | 0-1ft 4s | 14°C 0.13mm/h |
Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flat | 1ft 4s | Off 5mph 7mph | 1ft 4s | 15°C 0.1mm/h | |
Flat | Cross 8mph 9mph | Flat | 15°C 0.11mm/h | ||
Flat | Cross 11mph 16mph | Flat | 14°C |
Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0-1ft 5s | 0-1ft 5s | Cross 6mph 5mph | 0-1ft 5s | 14°C | |
Flat | 1ft 4s | Cross 8mph 8mph | 1ft 4s | 14°C | |
Flat | Cross 5mph 5mph | Flat | 12°C |
Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flat | 1ft 4s | Off 11mph 20mph | 1ft 4s | 13°C 0.27mm/h | |
Flat | 0-1ft 4s | Off 13mph 24mph | 0-1ft 4s | 13°C 0.55mm/h | |
Flat | Off 10mph 22mph | Flat | 13°C 0.22mm/h |
Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0-2ft 6s | Cross 7mph 19mph | Flat | 11°C 2.09mm/h | ||
Flat | 1ft 9s | On 11mph 22mph | 1ft 9s | 13°C 0.24mm/h | |
Flat | 0-1ft 6s | On 13mph 25mph | 0-1ft 6s | 12°C 0.23mm/h |
Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4ft 12s | 0-1ft 8s | Cross 15mph 22mph | 0-1ft 8s | 10°C 0.77mm/h | |
3ft 11s | Cross 20mph 29mph | Flat | 9°C 0.85mm/h | ||
3ft 11s | Cross 20mph 32mph | Flat | 8°C 0.49mm/h |
Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2-3ft 7s | 1ft 6s | On 15mph 20mph | 1ft 6s | 10°C | |
2ft 6s | 1ft 8s | Cross 16mph 21mph | 1ft 8s | 11°C 0.11mm/h | |
1-2ft 5s | 1ft 5s | Cross 13mph 24mph | 1ft 5s | 10°C 0.1mm/h |
Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1ft 4s | 1ft 9s | Cross 10mph 11mph | 1ft 9s | 12°C | |
1ft 5s | 1ft 8s | Cross 9mph 10mph | 1ft 8s | 12°C | |
1ft 7s | Cross 8mph 8mph | Flat | 11°C |
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.