Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) surf break

Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 11 Apr 2026 BST
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Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) this week:

The surf forecast for Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 18th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 18th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 11th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, moderate winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
3.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.1
SW
0.6
WSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1
S
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.3
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)911109888776477787887109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18942968981508180425733161337227301440765415181734515459
Wind
(km/h)
60
SSW
50
SW
40
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
30
SSE
15
SW
15
S
20
ESE
30
SE
40
SSE
40
S
35
SSW
45
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSE
45
SSE
30
SSW
35
SSW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:13PM
2.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:17PM
1.63
Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise--6:28--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13
Sunset8:08--8:10--8:13--8:14--8:15--8:17--8:20--
thunderstorm
light rain
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
25-122----42-2--231--
Temp. °C8989989811111111111010111110101010
Feels °C (?)-5-4-2230445644403661325
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Information about the Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Lleyn Peninsula? If you are looking for accommodation near Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lleyn Peninsula, consider staying in Porthmadog which is 32 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Lleyn Peninsula where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Anglesey which is 48 km (30 miles) away, Aberystwyth, Holyhead and Bangor.

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