Black Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Wales – South East)
| Name: | Black Rock |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Black Rock in The Vale of Glamorgan is a fairly exposed point break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the north northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the southwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right Best around mid tide. Be wary of rips - they make surfing here dangerous.
Overall Black Rock Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Black Rock surf quality by season and Black Rock surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Black Rock |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Black Rock:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Trecco Bay | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Coney Beach | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Porthcawl Point | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ogmore-by-Sea | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Rest Bay | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Black Rock: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 62 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 67 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 114 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 142 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 157 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Black Rock: |
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| Closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 14 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 14 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 26 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 26 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hinkley Point, England | 29 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Black Rock: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 208 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 231 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 232 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 232 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 238 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Black Rock: |
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| Closest city location | Porthcawl (United Kingdom) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pyle (United Kingdom) | 3 mi |
| Third closest city location | Aberkenfig (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Coity (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Betws (United Kingdom) | 7 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Black Rock is Cardiff Airport (CWL) in Wales, 24 km (15 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Black Rock is Swansea Airport (SWS), also in Wales, 31 km (19 miles) away.
- Third is Bristol Airport (BRS) in England, 67 km (42 miles) away.
- Bristol Filton Airport (FZO) in England is 75 km (47 miles) away.
- Exeter Airport (EXT), also in England is the fifth nearest airport to Black Rock and is 84 km (52 miles) away.
