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Porth Ceriad Surf Forecast
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Porth Ceriad surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 06 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Porth Ceriad surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porth Ceriad sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porth Ceriad this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Porth Ceriad in the next 16 days are 0.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porth Ceriad over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 250 | 39 | 88 | 78 | 170 | 99 | 52 | 64 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | off | off | off | glass | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:09PM 4.10 | 11:27AM 3.93 | 11:41PM 3.86 | 12:00PM 3.61 | 12:15AM 3.57 | 12:36PM 3.27 | 12:54AM 3.26 | 1:19PM 2.94 | 1:45AM 2.97 | 2:23PM 2.67 | 3:10AM 2.80 | 4:13PM 2.60 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:52AM 0.67 | 6:02PM 0.90 | 6:22AM 0.90 | 6:30PM 1.15 | 7:01AM 1.17 | 7:09PM 1.40 | 7:57AM 1.43 | 8:14PM 1.61 | 9:18AM 1.60 | 9:45PM 1.71 | 10:52AM 1.59 | 11:17PM 1.63 | ||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:26 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:10 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 8 | 23 | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
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Information about the Porth Ceriad Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porth Ceriad provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porth Ceriad can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porth Ceriad 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 (Porth Ceriad) 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 Porth Ceriad 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.
Porth Ceriad is 29 km (18 miles) from Porthmadog. If you plan a holiday in Lleyn Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Porthmadog. Porthmadog has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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