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porthcawl Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:58am

Swell

3ft

12s

Offshore wind

Off

5mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

1°C

0°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	0-1ft 14s	Off 4mph 4mph	0-1ft 14s	2°C
3ft 12s	0-1ft 9s	Off 4mph 4mph	0-1ft 9s	1°C
3ft 12s	1ft 14s	Off 5mph 5mph	1ft 14s	1°C
3ft 11s	1-2ft 14s	Off 5mph 6mph	1-2ft 14s	3°C
2-3ft 11s	1ft 14s	Off 5mph 7mph	1ft 14s	5°C
2-3ft 11s	1-2ft 14s	Off 5mph 6mph	1-2ft 14s	5°C
3ft 11s	0-2ft 17s	Off 5mph 5mph	0-2ft 17s	2°C
3ft 11s	1-2ft 13s	Off 5mph 5mph	1-2ft 13s	2°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	1-2ft 17s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1-2ft 17s	2°C
3ft 12s	2ft 16s	Cross 2mph 2mph	2ft 16s	5°C
3ft 14s	1-2ft 13s	On 2mph 3mph	1-2ft 13s	4°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 14s	1ft 3s	On 2mph 2mph	1ft 3s	6°C
3ft 14s	1ft 3s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 3s	7°C
3ft 14s	1ft 8s	Cross 1mph 2mph	1ft 8s	7°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s	Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	7°C
2ft 11s	On 3mph 6mph	Flat	8°C
2ft 11s	On 4mph 7mph	Flat	7°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 13s	0-1ft 7s	Off 9mph 17mph	0-1ft 7s	4°C
1ft 12s	1ft 12s	Off 12mph 20mph	1ft 12s	6°C
1ft 12s	1ft 12s	Off 12mph 23mph	1ft 12s	5°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 3mph 4mph	0-1ft 4s	4°C
1ft 10s		On 4mph 6mph	Flat	5°C
1ft 10s		Cross 4mph 6mph	Flat	5°C

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 9s	1ft 15s	Cross 11mph 24mph	1ft 15s	5°C 1.37mm/h
2-4ft 9s	1ft 15s	Cross 17mph 35mph	1ft 15s	7°C 4.13mm/h
0-1ft 8s	1ft 14s	Cross 19mph 39mph	1ft 14s	9°C 2.81mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 13s		On 25mph 38mph	Flat	6°C 0.39mm/h
5-8ft 14s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 22mph 35mph	0-1ft 3s	7°C 0.28mm/h
9ft 16s	1ft 4s	Cross 18mph 30mph	1ft 4s	7°C 0.36mm/h

Sunday 26 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-4ft 12s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 21mph 33mph	0-1ft 6s	6°C 0.25mm/h
1-3ft 12s		Cross 21mph 33mph	Flat	7°C 0.05mm/h
3ft 10s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 18mph 31mph	0-1ft 4s	7°C

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 7s	2ft 12s	Cross 32mph 56mph	2ft 12s	10°C 2.63mm/h
3ft 7s	2ft 12s	Cross 35mph 59mph	2ft 12s	11°C 1.99mm/h
2-3ft 11s	2ft 12s	On 35mph 58mph	2ft 12s	10°C 1.01mm/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.