Porthcawl Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Wales – South East)
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Surf Break: Porthcawl Point
| Name: | Porthcawl Point |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
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.
Overall Porthcawl Point 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.
The figure describes the range of swells directed at Porthcawl Point through an average... (show all text)
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Also see Porthcawl Point surf quality by season and Porthcawl Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Porthcawl Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Porthcawl Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Coney Beach | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Rest Bay | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Trecco Bay | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Black Rock | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sker | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Porthcawl Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 61 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 | 156 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Porthcawl Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 13 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 13 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 25 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 25 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hinkley Point, England | 30 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Porthcawl Point: |
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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 Porthcawl Point: |
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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) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Coity (United Kingdom) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Betws (United Kingdom) | 8 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Porthcawl Point is Cardiff Airport (CWL) in Wales, 27 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Porthcawl Point is Swansea Airport (SWS), also in Wales, 29 km (18 miles) away.
- Third is Bristol Airport (BRS) in England, 69 km (43 miles) away.
- Bristol Filton Airport (FZO) in England is 77 km (48 miles) away.
- Exeter Airport (EXT), also in England is the fifth nearest airport to Porthcawl Point and is 85 km (53 miles) away.
