Pontllyfni Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Wales – Lleyn)
| Name: | Pontllyfni |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Pontllyfni on Lleyn is a sheltered point break that only works when conditions are just right. Winter and spring are the optimum times of year to visit. Works best in offshore winds from the southeast with some shelter here from west winds. Windswells are much more common than groundswells and the ideal wave angle is from the southwest.The waves is a point break that peels left. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.
Overall Pontllyfni 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 Pontllyfni surf quality by season and Pontllyfni surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Pontllyfni |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pontllyfni:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Dinas Dinlle | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | Trefor | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Llanddwyn Island | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Aberffraw | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Porth Nefyn | 11 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Pontllyfni: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 52 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 53 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Liverpool Buoy | 63 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 105 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 218 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Pontllyfni: |
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| Closest tide station | Holyhead, Wales | 22 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Holyhead, Wales | 22 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Barmouth, Wales | 26 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Barmouth, Wales | 26 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Llandudno, Gwynedd, Wales | 29 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Pontllyfni: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 111 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 142 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 143 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 145 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 149 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Pontllyfni: |
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| Closest city location | Caernarfon (United Kingdom) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Llanrug (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Criccieth (United Kingdom) | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Llanberis (United Kingdom) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Port Dinorwic (United Kingdom) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Pontllyfni is Hawarden Airport (CEG) in England, 93 km (58 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Pontllyfni is Liverpool Airport (LPL), also in England, 105 km (65 miles) away.
- Third is Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) in England, 117 km (73 miles) away.
- Blackpool Airport (BLK) in England is 119 km (74 miles) away.
- Dublin Airport (DUB) in Ireland is the fifth nearest airport to Pontllyfni and is 135 km (84 miles) away.
