Porthcawl Point Surf Guide
Porthcawl Point in The Vale of Glamorgan is a fairly exposed beach and point break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. Best around high tide. Likely to be crowded if working. Hazards include rocks / rips.
Porthcawl Point Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 19.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Porthcawl Point:
The best conditions reported for surf at Porthcawl Point occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.
Porthcawl Point Surf:
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 23:59 Local time| Mer | Jeudi 16 | |||
| 10PM | 1AM | 4AM | 7AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 16 | 9 | 9 | 15 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | off | cross- off |
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