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rest bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:40am

Swell

1ft

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

9mph

17mph

Falling tide

Low

09:00am

Weather

12°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

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10 day surf forecast

Today 11 May

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	Off 9mph 17mph	Flat	10°C
1ft 9s	Cross 7mph 16mph	Flat	10°C
1ft 9s	Off 10mph 17mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 6s	Cross 14mph 18mph	Flat	17°C
1ft 4s	On 10mph 17mph	Flat	17°C 0.41mm/h
0-1ft 6s	Cross 7mph 14mph	Flat	16°C 0.63mm/h
Flat	Cross 5mph 7mph	Flat	13°C 0.24mm/h
Flat	Off 4mph 4mph	Flat	11°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 12mph 20mph	Flat	15°C 0.19mm/h
0-1ft 8s	Cross 11mph 19mph	Flat	15°C 0.36mm/h
1ft 7s	Cross 9mph 17mph	Flat	15°C 0.34mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 15mph 20mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	Cross 11mph 16mph	Flat	17°C 0.26mm/h
Flat	Cross 8mph 13mph	Flat	17°C 0.43mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 12mph 15mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	19°C 0.06mm/h
Flat	Cross 4mph 7mph	Flat	18°C 0.17mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 5mph 4mph	Flat	18°C
Flat	On 7mph 7mph	Flat	18°C
Flat	On 7mph 9mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	Off 14mph 17mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 11s	Off 15mph 19mph	Flat	18°C
1ft 11s	Off 13mph 20mph	Flat	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	1ft 9s	Off 15mph 20mph	1ft 9s	16°C
1ft 10s	0-1ft 4s	Off 15mph 18mph	0-1ft 4s	18°C
1ft 10s		Off 12mph 17mph	Flat	18°C

Sunday 18 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	0-1ft 14s	Off 5mph 8mph	0-1ft 14s	18°C
1ft 12s	1ft 11s	Cross 5mph 7mph	1ft 11s	19°C
1-2ft 13s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 9mph	0-1ft 4s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	1ft 11s	Cross 5mph 7mph	1ft 11s	19°C
2ft 11s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 6mph 5mph	0-1ft 5s	20°C
2ft 11s		On 6mph 8mph	Flat	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 10s	Cross 6mph 4mph	1ft 10s	19°C
2ft 9s	1ft 11s	On 8mph 8mph	1ft 11s	19°C
1-2ft 9s	1ft 11s	On 9mph 13mph	1ft 11s	17°C

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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.

rest bay Surf Report

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Last updated: 11/05/25 12:00am

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