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Live conditions
Local time
02:27am
Swell
1ft
11s
Cross-offshore wind
Cross
13mph
29mph
Rising tide
High
04:42am
Weather
14°C
13°C
4/3mm wetsuit
Boots
Gloves
Hood
10 day surf forecast
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1ft 11s | 1ft 12s | Cross 13mph 29mph | 1ft 12s | 14°C |
 | 1ft 11s | 1ft 9s | Cross 12mph 29mph | 1ft 9s |  13°C |
 | 1ft 10s | 0-1ft 9s | Cross 13mph 25mph | 0-1ft 9s | 15°C |
 | 1ft 10s | 0-1ft 10s | Off 16mph 22mph | 0-1ft 10s |  18°C |
 | 1ft 10s | 0-1ft 10s | Off 14mph 19mph | 0-1ft 10s |  20°C |
 | 1ft 9s | Cross 12mph 21mph | Flat | 18°C | |
 | 1ft 9s | Cross 12mph 25mph | Flat | 16°C | |
 | 1ft 9s | Cross 11mph 26mph | Flat |  14°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 8s | Off 14mph 19mph | Flat |  18°C 0.1mm/h | |
| 1ft 8s | Off 13mph 17mph | Flat |  20°C 0.85mm/h | |
| 1ft 9s | Cross 9mph 17mph | Flat | 18°C 0.7mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 10s | Off 6mph 10mph | Flat | 15°C 0.47mm/h | |
| 1ft 9s | Off 2mph 4mph | Flat | 15°C 0.56mm/h | |
| 1ft 9s | Cross 4mph 4mph | Flat | 14°C 0.2mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 8s | Cross 12mph 17mph | Flat | 14°C 0.1mm/h | |
| Flat | On 10mph 14mph | Flat | 15°C 0.25mm/h | |
| 0-1ft 8s | On 6mph 8mph | Flat | 14°C 0.12mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | On 8mph 10mph | Flat | 16°C 0.14mm/h | |
| 0-1ft 8s | On 6mph 8mph | Flat | 17°C 0.16mm/h | |
| Flat | On 7mph 11mph | Flat | 14°C 0.08mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 7s | 1ft 5s | Cross 6mph 15mph | 1ft 5s | 12°C 0.56mm/h |
| 1ft 8s | 0-1ft 4s | Cross 9mph 19mph | 0-1ft 4s | 14°C 0.49mm/h |
| 1ft 10s | Cross 12mph 22mph | Flat | 14°C 0.6mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2ft 5s | Cross 20mph 37mph | Flat | 13°C 3.05mm/h | |
| 0-1ft 8s | Cross 23mph 36mph | Flat | 14°C 0.53mm/h | |
| Flat | 0-1ft 10s | On 23mph 34mph | 0-1ft 10s | 14°C 0.43mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Cross 15mph 21mph | Flat | 12°C 0.52mm/h | |
| 1-3ft 9s | Cross 11mph 19mph | Flat | 10°C 0.63mm/h | |
| 3ft 11s | Cross 11mph 24mph | Flat | 9°C 0.31mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1ft 7s | On 14mph 19mph | Flat | 11°C | |
| Flat | On 16mph 21mph | Flat | 11°C 0.09mm/h | |
| Flat | On 13mph 23mph | Flat | 10°C 0.13mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1ft 9s | 0-1ft 8s | On 12mph 15mph | 0-1ft 8s |  13°C |
| Flat | Cross 11mph 13mph | Flat | 12°C | |
| 1ft 8s | Cross 8mph 10mph | Flat | 11°C |
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.