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rest bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:48am

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 7s	Cross 22mph 35mph	0-1ft 7s	7°C 0.28mm/h
9ft 16s	1ft 6s	Cross 18mph 30mph	1ft 6s	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 6s	Cross 18mph 31mph	0-1ft 6s	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

Rest Bay, located in the United Kingdom, is quite a popular spot for surfers. It gets quite busy, especially during the weekends and holidays, as the area draws water sports enthusiasts, particularly surfers from across the nation. Surf conditions at Rest Bay can be challenging but exciting due to its rugged and variable landscapes. This beach break presents a variety of peaks that can offer both left and right-hand waves, thereby accommodating a multitude of surfing styles. So, whether you're more partial to building up speed on a right-hand rip or throwing yourself into a daring left-hand cutback, there's a peak at Rest Bay that will suit your style. The waves at Rest Bay are heavily dependent on the tides. At low tide, the waves flatten out, creating a relatively slow ride, while high tide makes for fast, hollow waves which experienced surfers often find satisfying. Consistent swells come from the west and the northwest, which means this beach break is at its best during off-shore easterly winds. However, while the swell and wind direction are often quite favourable here, it's important to note that conditions can change quickly. Surf forecasts are, therefore, critical here, given the variety of factors that can impact day-to-day surfing. This means that while Rest Bay can often offer the perfect wave, it also necessitates respect and understanding of the surf conditions to ensure a safe surfing session. Overall, Rest Bay offers a rewarding experience for a broad spectrum of surfers. Its steady swells, varied peaks, and dependency on tides make for a challenging yet exciting surf spot. It is a deciduous destination that requires a surfer's vigilance about changing weather conditions, but it ultimately gifts an incomparable surfing experience.