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porthcawl Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
09:44pm

Swell

1ft

Onshore wind

23mph

37mph

Falling tide

Low

09:51pm

Weather

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 27 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 7s		On 22mph 33mph	Flat	12°C 0.21mm/h
3ft 8s		On 17mph 27mph	Flat	12°C 0.07mm/h
4-5ft 9s		On 12mph 20mph	Flat	11°C 0.52mm/h
4ft 10s		On 22mph 34mph	Flat	13°C 1.41mm/h
1-3ft 9s		On 27mph 41mph	Flat	14°C 1.21mm/h
1ft 9s		On 25mph 38mph	Flat	14°C 0.77mm/h
1ft 9s	1ft 7s	On 24mph 37mph	1ft 7s	14°C 0.3mm/h
1ft 9s	0-1ft 6s	On 22mph 34mph	0-1ft 6s	13°C 0.11mm/h

Today 28 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 8s	1ft 8s	On 19mph 25mph	1ft 8s	15°C 0.12mm/h
2ft 8s	0-1ft 8s	On 18mph 22mph	0-1ft 8s	15°C 0.08mm/h
2ft 6s	0-1ft 6s	On 15mph 19mph	0-1ft 6s	14°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 7s	1ft 9s	On 19mph 31mph	1ft 9s	16°C 0.09mm/h
3ft 8s	1ft 9s	On 18mph 29mph	1ft 9s	16°C
3ft 8s	1ft 9s	On 14mph 26mph	1ft 9s	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s	0-1ft 5s	On 12mph 16mph	0-1ft 5s	18°C
3ft 9s	1ft 9s	On 10mph 15mph	1ft 9s	19°C
3ft 10s	0-1ft 15s	On 8mph 14mph	0-1ft 15s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 7s	0-1ft 11s	On 12mph 16mph	0-1ft 11s	18°C
2ft 8s		On 18mph 26mph	Flat	17°C
2ft 9s		On 21mph 31mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s		On 13mph 15mph	Flat	16°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 9s	On 13mph 14mph	0-1ft 9s	16°C
2ft 9s	1ft 6s	On 10mph 13mph	1ft 6s	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 9mph 10mph	1-2ft 10s	16°C
2ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 8mph 9mph	2ft 10s	18°C
2ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 7mph 10mph	2ft 10s	18°C

Tuesday 03 Jun

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s		Cross 10mph 19mph	Flat	16°C
1-2ft 9s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 12mph 18mph	0-1ft 3s	18°C 0.15mm/h
2ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 9mph 15mph	1ft 9s	19°C 0.21mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 8s	0-1ft 5s	On 14mph 21mph	0-1ft 5s	15°C 0.22mm/h
1-2ft 9s		On 16mph 21mph	Flat	16°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 6s		On 16mph 24mph	Flat	15°C

Thursday 05 Jun

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 15mph 21mph	1ft 8s	17°C 0.11mm/h
2-3ft 7s		Cross 16mph 21mph	Flat	17°C 0.08mm/h
3-4ft 9s		Cross 14mph 21mph	Flat	17°C 0.06mm/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.