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Porthcawl Point Surf Forecast
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Porthcawl Point surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 20 Jan 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porthcawl Point this week:
The surf forecast for Porthcawl Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porthcawl Point in the next 12 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jan 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 21st Jan) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 24th Jan) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porthcawl Point over the next 12 days.
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Sat 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 522 | 312 | 158 | 93 | 46 | 46 | 59 | 33 | 133 | 414 | 404 | 3244 | 7289 | 5936 | 2379 | 2281 | 682 | 863 | 606 | 253 | 983 | 1536 | 434 | 428 | 6806 | 3817 | 1804 | 1223 | 996 | 703 | 1824 | 1730 | 1426 | 1261 | 560 | 454 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:33PM 7.08 | 10:52AM 7.07 | 11:14PM 6.67 | 11:37AM 6.60 | 12:05AM 6.29 | 12:35PM 6.21 | 1:14AM 6.05 | 1:53PM 6.04 | 2:36AM 6.09 | 3:13PM 6.21 | 3:48AM 6.46 | 4:17PM 6.66 | 4:44AM 7.04 | 5:08PM 7.24 | 5:31AM 7.68 | 5:52PM 7.84 | 6:13AM 8.32 | 6:33PM 8.37 | 6:53AM 8.87 | 7:13PM 8.78 | 7:32AM 9.25 | 7:53PM 9.02 | 8:12AM 9.42 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:21PM 1.82 | 4:35AM 2.06 | 5:01PM 2.24 | 5:20AM 2.49 | 5:50PM 2.65 | 6:16AM 2.86 | 6:52PM 2.96 | 7:29AM 3.08 | 8:10PM 3.04 | 8:51AM 3.00 | 9:27PM 2.83 | 10:02AM 2.64 | 10:29PM 2.38 | 10:58AM 2.11 | 11:19PM 1.83 | 11:44AM 1.52 | 12:01AM 1.27 | 12:25PM 0.95 | 12:40AM 0.77 | 1:04PM 0.48 | 1:18AM 0.39 | 1:42PM 0.17 | 1:55AM 0.19 | |||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Sat 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 |
| Sunset | 4:42 | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:49 | - | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 14 | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | - | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | 6 | - |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -6 | -2 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -4 | -3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the WNW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 3°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Mon morning, gales from the WSW by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Porthcawl Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porthcawl Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Porthcawl Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porthcawl Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Porthcawl Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Porthcawl Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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