Porth Ceriad surf break

Porth Ceriad surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 BST
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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
11.4° C
(Which is 1.8°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 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 2nd May)2ft (0.6m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porth Ceriad over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
4
0.5
SE
3
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
S
6
0.7
NNW
4
1
NW
5
1.8
NW
6
0.9
NW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
5
4
4
7
13
14
11
4
4
2
1
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
20
E
15
S
15
SW
15
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
0
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
N
20
NNW
5
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
0
NE
15
NW
10
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:28PM4.10m
8:44AM4.23m
9:03PM4.20m
9:20AM4.22m
9:37PM4.23m
9:55AM4.14m
10:10PM4.17m
10:29AM3.99m
10:43PM4.05m
11:03AM3.78m
11:18PM3.87m
11:37AM3.54m
11:54PM3.66m
12:15PM3.29m
Low Tide
3:34AM0.51m
3:51PM0.45m
4:06AM0.49m
4:20PM0.54m
4:36AM0.53m
4:47PM0.66m
5:07AM0.61m
5:16PM0.80m
5:40AM0.75m
5:48PM0.97m
6:19AM0.93m
6:26PM1.15m
7:06AM1.13m
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5:46
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:37
5:35
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8:42
8:44
8:45
8:47
8:49
8:51
8:52
8:53
6
7
1
Temp °C
19
16
12
12
11
12
11
11
10
10
10
10
10
11
11
11
10
9
9
8
7
14
11
9
9
8
9
10
10
8
7
8
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
6
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
2
4
4
4
2
2
14
11
4
4
2
1
1
1
2
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
7
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
4
0.5
SE
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
SW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
5
0.2
NNW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.7
NNW
4
1
NW
5
1.8
NW
6
0.9
NW
5
Energy kJ
24
5
1
1
7
13
14
25
9
2
2
14
47
261
42
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
303
185
153
294
184
186
134
301
303
303
280
254
77
303
325
350
301
303
289
31
77
Best forecast wave conditions in Lleyn Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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