Pontllyfni surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 28 Feb 2026 GMT
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Pontllyfni surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pontllyfni sea temperature is
7.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontllyfni this week:

The surf forecast for Pontllyfni over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pontllyfni in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 2nd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 2nd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 2nd Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontllyfni over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.1
SW
0.2
WSW
2
SW
2.5
SW
1.8
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.1
SW
0.5
SSW
0.2
WSW
0.3
SSW
0.1
W
0.1
SW
1
WNW
Period(s) (?)91114127911101098877751141365
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)40308153731177703261110643523982131254156
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
20
SSW
35
S
30
S
35
S
45
S
30
S
5
SE
5
N
10
NE
5
N
10
NE
5
SE
10
S
10
SE
10
ESE
20
ESE
20
S
20
W
20
SW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:39PM
3.03
6:56AM
3.44
7:28PM
3.27
7:42AM
3.75
8:09PM
3.47
8:23AM
3.97
8:46PM
3.61
9:01AM
4.09
9:22PM
3.69
9:37AM
4.10
9:57PM
3.69
10:12AM
3.99
10:30PM
3.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:19PM
0.52
1:39AM
0.60
2:10PM
0.18
2:24AM
0.32
2:53PM
-0.07
3:05AM
0.13
3:32PM
-0.20
3:42AM
0.03
4:09PM
-0.20
4:16AM
0.03
4:42PM
-0.09
4:49AM
0.13
5:13PM
0.12
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56--6:54--
Sunset-5:52--5:53--5:55--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:04-
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--12224----------2--2
Temp. °C7789101098810109121311161512776
Feels °C (?)321321366886101191311822-1
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Information about the Pontllyfni Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pontllyfni provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pontllyfni can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pontllyfni 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 (Pontllyfni) 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 Pontllyfni 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 Pontllyfni, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lleyn Peninsula, consider staying in Porthmadog which is 20 km (12 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 26 km (16 miles) away, Bangor, Holyhead and Llandudno.

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