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porthcawl Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
10:01pm

Swell

1ft

12s

Cross wind

Cross

19mph

34mph

Falling tide

Low

12:09am

Weather

11°C

10°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 04 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s		Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	3°C
1ft 9s	0-1ft 10s	On 4mph 4mph	0-1ft 10s	5°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 4mph 4mph	0-1ft 7s	6°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 4mph 7mph	0-1ft 6s	8°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 7mph 15mph	0-1ft 11s	9°C
1-2ft 7s	1ft 7s	Cross 13mph 27mph	1ft 7s	9°C 0.31mm/h
0-1ft 6s	1ft 9s	Cross 19mph 36mph	1ft 9s	10°C 0.87mm/h
1ft 12s	1-2ft 5s	Cross 19mph 34mph	1-2ft 5s	11°C 0.56mm/h

Today 05 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 10s	1ft 21s	On 16mph 33mph	1ft 21s	12°C 0.35mm/h
4ft 10s	1-2ft 19s	On 21mph 39mph	1-2ft 19s	12°C 0.98mm/h
4ft 11s	1-2ft 14s	On 24mph 45mph	1-2ft 14s	12°C 0.61mm/h

Tommorrow 06 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 11s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 5mph 6mph	0-1ft 6s	7°C
3ft 11s	1ft 6s	Cross 8mph 15mph	1ft 6s	8°C 0.65mm/h
3ft 12s	1ft 6s	Cross 14mph 30mph	1ft 6s	9°C 1.45mm/h

Saturday 07 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-6ft 9s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 24mph 38mph	1-2ft 10s	6°C 0.06mm/h
5-8ft 13s	1ft 3s	Cross 22mph 36mph	1ft 3s	5°C
3ft 11s		Cross 21mph 35mph	Flat	4°C 0.2mm/h

Sunday 08 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 9s	1ft 11s	Cross 15mph 30mph	1ft 11s	5°C
3-5ft 9s	1ft 11s	Cross 18mph 34mph	1ft 11s	6°C
2-3ft 9s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 20mph 38mph	1-2ft 11s	5°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	Cross 15mph 31mph	Flat	6°C
1ft 10s	Cross 16mph 30mph	Flat	7°C
1ft 10s	Cross 15mph 27mph	Flat	6°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 6mph 8mph	Flat	3°C
Flat	Cross 5mph 8mph	Flat	5°C
0-1ft 14s	Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	4°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 2mph 2mph	Flat	3°C
Flat	Cross 3mph 4mph	Flat	5°C
Flat	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	4°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 6s	1ft 11s	Cross 5mph 8mph	1ft 11s	6°C
2ft 6s	1ft 11s	On 4mph 8mph	1ft 11s	7°C
2ft 6s	1ft 11s	On 4mph 4mph	1ft 11s	6°C

Friday 13 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	1ft 14s	On 4mph 10mph	1ft 14s	5°C
0-2ft 6s	1ft 11s	On 5mph 12mph	1ft 11s	6°C 0.29mm/h
3ft 8s	1ft 7s	On 9mph 18mph	1ft 7s	7°C 1.17mm/h

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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.