Gileston Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Wales – South East)
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Surf Break: Gileston
Photo credit: Nick Russill
Surf Break: Gileston
| Name: | Gileston |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Gileston in The Vale of Glamorgan is a quite exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights.
Overall Gileston 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 Gileston surf quality by season and Gileston surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Gileston |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Gileston:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Llantwit Major | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | The Knap | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Southerndown | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ogmore-by-Sea | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Black Rock | 13 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Gileston: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 75 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 79 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 105 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 148 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 164 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Gileston: |
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| Closest tide station | Hinkley Point, England | 17 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hinkley Point, England | 17 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newport, Gwent, Wales | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newport, Gwent, Wales | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 27 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Gileston: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 213 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 234 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 236 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 236 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 241 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Gileston: |
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| Closest city location | Rhoose (United Kingdom) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Llantwit Major (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Barry (United Kingdom) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Cowbridge (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Nash Point (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Gileston is Cardiff Airport (CWL) in Wales, 5 km (3 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Gileston is Bristol Airport (BRS) in England, 48 km (30 miles) away.
- Third is Swansea Airport (SWS) in Wales, 52 km (32 miles) away.
- Bristol Filton Airport (FZO) in England is 59 km (37 miles) away.
- Yeovilton Airport (YEO) in U.k. is the fifth nearest airport to Gileston and is 68 km (42 miles) away.
