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Porth Dinllaen Surf Forecast
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Porth Dinllaen surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 18 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Porth Dinllaen surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porth Dinllaen sea temperature is
11.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porth Dinllaen this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Porth Dinllaen in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porth Dinllaen over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | W 13 | |
44 | 41 | 40 | 272 | 357 | 603 | 161 | 331 | 203 | 152 | 104 | 54 | 39 | 39 | 65 | 35 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 10:10AM3.99m | 10:30PM4.04m | 10:57AM3.83m | 11:17PM3.95m | 11:47AM3.57m | 00:07AM3.78m | 12:42PM3.26m | 1:03AM3.55m | 1:44PM2.95m | 2:08AM3.33m | 2:59PM2.73m | 3:23AM3.17m | 4:24PM2.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:56AM-0.01m | 5:19PM0.14m | 5:46AM0.00m | 6:08PM0.30m | 6:39AM0.09m | 6:59PM0.49m | 7:35AM0.25m | 7:53PM0.69m | 8:35AM0.43m | 8:51PM0.88m | 9:39AM0.58m | 9:55PM1.01m | 10:47AM0.67m | 11:05PM1.05m | |||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 |
— | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | W 15 | SW 7 | WSW 10 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 |
 kJ | 44 | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | 4 | 54 | 39 | 39 | 65 | 35 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | SW 11 | — | — | W 13 | N 3 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 21 | 17 | 31 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SE 3 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 |
| kJ | — | 41 | 122 | 272 | 357 | 603 | 161 | 331 | 203 | 152 | 104 | 2 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 217 | 299 | 328 | 300 | 287 | 476 | 343 | 217 | 153 | 149 | 31 | 62 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 148 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Lleyn Peninsula | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Porth Dinllaen Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porth Dinllaen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porth Dinllaen can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porth Dinllaen 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 Dinllaen) 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 Dinllaen 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 Porth Dinllaen, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lleyn Peninsula, consider staying in Porthmadog which is 29 km (18 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 35 km (22 miles) away, Holyhead, Bangor and Llandudno.
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