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porthcawl Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:21pm

Swell

1ft

Onshore wind

8mph

13mph

Rising tide

High

05:02pm

Weather

22°C

23°C

No wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 25 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	0-1ft 14s	Off 6mph 7mph	0-1ft 14s	12°C
1ft 9s		Off 8mph 11mph	Flat	12°C
2ft 9s		Off 10mph 16mph	Flat	18°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 13mph 20mph	0-1ft 10s	24°C
2ft 9s		On 13mph 16mph	Flat	25°C
1ft 9s	0-1ft 17s	On 8mph 13mph	0-1ft 17s	22°C
2ft 13s	1-2ft 17s	On 3mph 6mph	1-2ft 17s	17°C
2-3ft 17s	2ft 10s	Cross 3mph 3mph	2ft 10s	14°C

Today 26 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 14s	1ft 15s	On 16mph 20mph	1ft 15s	19°C 0.09mm/h
6ft 17s	1ft 16s	On 15mph 21mph	1ft 16s	19°C
5-6ft 16s	1ft 18s	On 12mph 19mph	1ft 18s	18°C

Tommorrow 27 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 13s	1-2ft 15s	On 13mph 23mph	1-2ft 15s	15°C 0.33mm/h
2ft 13s	2ft 14s	On 14mph 20mph	2ft 14s	17°C 0.23mm/h
1-2ft 8s	2ft 13s	On 13mph 19mph	2ft 13s	17°C 0.08mm/h

Thursday 28 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 9s	1-2ft 12s	On 17mph 20mph	1-2ft 12s	18°C 0.29mm/h
2-3ft 9s	2ft 11s	On 18mph 23mph	2ft 11s	18°C 0.2mm/h
1-2ft 6s	2ft 11s	On 17mph 23mph	2ft 11s	16°C 0.17mm/h

Friday 29 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 7s	0-1ft 6s	On 20mph 29mph	0-1ft 6s	15°C 0.27mm/h
1ft 8s		On 22mph 30mph	Flat	16°C 0.13mm/h
2ft 10s	0-1ft 8s	On 17mph 26mph	0-1ft 8s	16°C 0.13mm/h

Saturday 30 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 10s	1-2ft 12s	On 16mph 22mph	1-2ft 12s	16°C 0.12mm/h
2-3ft 11s	0-1ft 7s	On 17mph 22mph	0-1ft 7s	16°C 0.06mm/h
0-2ft 8s		On 17mph 23mph	Flat	16°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 9s	1ft 11s	On 10mph 13mph	1ft 11s	17°C
1-2ft 9s		On 14mph 15mph	Flat	17°C
0-1ft 11s		On 13mph 16mph	Flat	16°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	On 16mph 25mph	Flat	14°C 0.43mm/h
1ft 7s	On 18mph 24mph	Flat	14°C 0.31mm/h
1ft 9s	On 16mph 24mph	Flat	12°C 0.46mm/h

Tuesday 02 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 8s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 8mph 11mph	1-2ft 8s	14°C 0.17mm/h
2-3ft 8s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 12mph 20mph	1-2ft 10s	12°C 1.19mm/h
2ft 9s	1ft 10s	Off 26mph 41mph	1ft 10s	11°C 2.4mm/h

Wednesday 03 Sep

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 11s	Cross 20mph 29mph	Flat	14°C 0.11mm/h
3-4ft 9s	Cross 16mph 23mph	Flat	15°C 0.13mm/h
1-2ft 5s	On 12mph 21mph	Flat	14°C 0.17mm/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.