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Porth Ceriad Surf Forecast
/ Wales – Lleyn (14 surf breaks) /
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Porth Ceriad surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 19 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
10.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porth Ceriad this week:
The surf forecast for Porth Ceriad over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porth Ceriad in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porth Ceriad over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the E by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 33 | 87 | 76 | 40 | 39 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:08AM 4.84 | 10:28PM 4.71 | 10:51AM 4.66 | 11:12PM 4.55 | 11:37AM 4.32 | 11:58PM 4.27 | 12:28PM 3.89 | 12:51AM 3.92 | 1:26PM 3.44 | 1:54AM 3.58 | 2:40PM 3.08 | 3:15AM 3.37 | 4:12PM 2.97 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:13PM 0.19 | 5:33AM 0.21 | 5:57PM 0.42 | 6:23AM 0.38 | 6:46PM 0.72 | 7:20AM 0.63 | 7:44PM 1.02 | 8:27AM 0.87 | 8:52PM 1.26 | 9:44AM 1.02 | 10:11PM 1.36 | 11:06AM 1.01 | 11:31PM 1.30 | ||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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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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