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 | 18.2°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:
Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 09:15 Local time| dinsdag 06 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periode (s) | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind | cross- on |
cross- on |
on | cross- on |

















