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porthcawl Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:28pm

Swell

8ft

14s

Onshore wind

17mph

24mph

Falling tide

Low

04:07pm

Weather

10°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 14s	1ft 13s	Cross 13mph 28mph	1ft 13s	11°C 0.06mm/h
5ft 14s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 18mph 38mph	0-1ft 7s	11°C
5-6ft 14s		Cross 23mph 48mph	Flat	12°C
6ft 14s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 27mph 48mph	0-1ft 5s	11°C 0.13mm/h
7-8ft 14s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 24mph 40mph	1-2ft 8s	11°C 0.27mm/h
7-8ft 14s	0-2ft 9s	On 13mph 22mph	0-2ft 9s	10°C
6-7ft 14s	2-3ft 12s	Cross 7mph 17mph	2-3ft 12s	8°C
6ft 15s	1-2ft 4s	Cross 6mph 15mph	1-2ft 4s	8°C

Today 22 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 15s	0-2ft 6s	On 13mph 23mph	0-2ft 6s	8°C
4ft 15s	2ft 9s	On 17mph 24mph	2ft 9s	10°C 0.09mm/h
3-4ft 12s	1-2ft 5s	On 15mph 24mph	1-2ft 5s	8°C 0.11mm/h

Tommorrow 23 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-4ft 11s	1ft 6s	Cross 20mph 40mph	1ft 6s	9°C 0.15mm/h
1-2ft 9s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 26mph 47mph	0-1ft 10s	9°C 0.5mm/h
3-4ft 13s	1-2ft 17s	Cross 28mph 49mph	1-2ft 17s	10°C 0.9mm/h

Monday 24 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-7ft 13s	1ft 21s	On 15mph 24mph	1ft 21s	9°C
3-4ft 8s	1-2ft 21s	On 17mph 24mph	1-2ft 21s	10°C 0.07mm/h
3-5ft 10s	2-3ft 20s	On 15mph 25mph	2-3ft 20s	9°C 0.06mm/h

Tuesday 25 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 15s	2ft 14s	On 9mph 17mph	2ft 14s	7°C
4ft 14s	1-2ft 5s	On 12mph 16mph	1-2ft 5s	8°C 0.05mm/h
4ft 14s	1ft 4s	On 11mph 15mph	1ft 4s	7°C

Wednesday 26 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 9mph 18mph	1-2ft 10s	6°C 0.4mm/h
2ft 11s	1ft 8s	On 8mph 14mph	1ft 8s	7°C 0.15mm/h
2ft 9s	1-2ft 11s	On 6mph 8mph	1-2ft 11s	7°C 0.15mm/h

Thursday 27 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 14mph 22mph	2-3ft 11s	6°C
1-2ft 10s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 16mph 23mph	1-2ft 7s	8°C
1-2ft 10s	1ft 7s	Cross 17mph 27mph	1ft 7s	8°C 0.08mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 11s		Cross 12mph 23mph	Flat	9°C
2-4ft 9s	0-1ft 7s	On 14mph 23mph	0-1ft 7s	10°C
1-3ft 8s	1ft 10s	On 14mph 25mph	1ft 10s	9°C

Saturday 01 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 6s	2ft 13s	On 18mph 28mph	2ft 13s	7°C 0.1mm/h
2-5ft 8s	2ft 11s	Cross 17mph 28mph	2ft 11s	7°C 0.17mm/h
6ft 12s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 19mph 30mph	1-2ft 8s	8°C 0.22mm/h

Sunday 02 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-5ft 9s	2-4ft 13s	On 18mph 28mph	2-4ft 13s	7°C 0.13mm/h
6-7ft 11s	4ft 16s	On 19mph 30mph	4ft 16s	7°C 0.24mm/h
3-5ft 10s	2-4ft 12s	On 17mph 31mph	2-4ft 12s	7°C 0.79mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

As a long-time surfer, I must say that Porthcawl in the United Kingdom delivers a truly unique and captivating surfing experience. The town boasts a variety of beaches, each with its own distinctive surfing conditions, making it a favourite spot for both amateurs and seasoned surfers. Let's begin with Rest Bay, the most popular surf spot due to its consistent waves. It's an exposed beach break that provides fairly reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Ideal swells are from the west, and waves at the beach break on both left and right. Even though the surf is good at all stages of the tide, the best time to surf here is during a rising tide. The quality of the surf isn't overshadowed by challenging conditions, making it a good spot for beginners to explore their newfound passion. Coney Beach, located more towards the town and sheltered by the harbour wall, generally has smaller and less powerful waves, offering a more relaxed surfing experience. Contrary to Rest Bay, its waves are best surfed two hours before high tide. While the waves aren't as big, they're more consistent and perfect for those seeking a laid-back surf in small to moderate swells. It's perfect for families and those who enjoy longboard surfing. Newton Beach, the most challenging, is suited to the more experienced surfers due to stronger currents and higher waves. Unlike its counterparts, the beach is sheltered by a river mouth, giving way to powerful, hollow waves, especially during high tide on a good swell. Wind conditions in Porthcawl are variable throughout the year. Autumn and winter tend to see stronger winds, generating larger swells ideal for experienced surfers. Meanwhile, spring and summer bring milder winds, leading to gentler swells that provide optimum conditions for beginner and intermediate surfers. Taking into account all of these elements, it's clear Porthcawl has some remarkable surfing conditions. The diversity of the surf spots ensures that there is something for every surfer, regardless of their skill level, and keeps them captivated and yearning to return to these engaging waters.