Pontllyfni surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 29 Nov 2025 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
10.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Tuesday (Dec 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pontllyfni in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 06) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 2nd Dec)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 2nd Dec)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 6th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun morning, strong winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, strong winds from the SSE by Fri morning).

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
1.3
NW
1
WNW
0.6
WSW
2.4
SSW
3
SW
3
SW
1.2
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
2.5
SW
1.2
WSW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.2
WSW
2.5
SSW
3
SW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)86547910101099558999178910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5510852135161603144627911314115953557992021551232769312192756
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
WNW
15
SW
45
S
40
SSW
35
SSW
20
W
20
SW
20
S
20
SSW
25
SW
35
SSW
45
SSE
15
SSW
35
S
35
SW
45
S
40
SSW
45
SW
45
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:53AM
2.71
4:09PM
3.12
4:56AM
2.97
5:11PM
3.34
5:49AM
3.26
6:05PM
3.58
6:37AM
3.55
6:56PM
3.79
7:23AM
3.80
7:46PM
3.91
8:09AM
3.98
8:34PM
3.93
8:54AM
4.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:21PM
0.81
10:40AM
1.09
11:23PM
0.63
11:45AM
0.89
12:21AM
0.43
12:44PM
0.63
1:15AM
0.26
1:39PM
0.36
2:06AM
0.14
2:30PM
0.13
2:55AM
0.08
3:21PM
-0.03
3:43AM
0.10
Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sunrise--8:04--8:07--8:07--8:10--8:11--8:11--8:14
Sunset4:06--4:05--4:04--4:04--4:02--4:01--4:01--
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
41--20191710-15142-434562
Temp. °C778712121210999109999109121011
Feels °C (?)1-24255673423113120402
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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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