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Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) Surf Forecast
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Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 7 | SW 6 | W 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 3 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | |
62 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 50 | 56 | 31 | 403 | 482 | 645 | 828 | 573 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 6:31PM3.61m | 6:47AM4.01m | 7:16PM3.98m | 7:33AM4.33m | 7:59PM4.31m | 8:19AM4.56m | 8:43PM4.55m | 9:04AM4.68m | 9:27PM4.69m | 9:50AM4.65m | 10:11PM4.70m | 10:37AM4.48m | 10:58PM4.58m | 11:26AM4.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:23AM0.92m | 1:54PM0.50m | 2:13AM0.65m | 2:41PM0.32m | 3:01AM0.42m | 3:27PM0.22m | 3:49AM0.25m | 4:14PM0.22m | 4:39AM0.16m | 5:02PM0.31m | 5:30AM0.18m | 5:51PM0.47m | 6:24AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 |
 | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | 9:15 |
1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
3 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | W 13 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 12 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — | SW 10 |
 kJ | 62 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 56 | 18 | 102 | — | — | — | 573 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 16 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 3 | SW 6 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 138 | 340 | 322 | 279 | 222 | 104 | 52 | — | 1 | 2 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 50 | — | 31 | 403 | 482 | 645 | 828 | 356 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 574 | 649 | 340 | 415 | 41 | 305 | 320 | 304 | 304 | 294 | 294 | 141 | 294 | 128 | 5 | 175 | 41 | 307 | 297 | 98 | 5 |
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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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