Porthcawl Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Wales - South East, UK)
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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.
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Porthcawl Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Trecco Bay | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Black Rock | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Sker | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ogmore-by-Sea | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Kenfig Sands | 4 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 | 14 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) | 209 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) | 239 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Porthcawl Point: |
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| Closest city location | Nash Point (United Kingdom) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Port Talbot (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Neath Abbey (United Kingdom) | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Swansea (United Kingdom) | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Barry (United Kingdom) | 18 mi |
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