
Surf Forecasts:
Porth Dinllaen surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SW swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porth Dinllaen over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the ENE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 9 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | NW 4 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 11 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
110 | 0 | 269 | 223 | 179 | 162 | 0 | 337 | 503 | 440 | 452 | 71 | 28 | 23 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:05AM3.82m | 10:22PM3.87m | 10:38AM3.76m | 10:58PM3.69m | 11:12AM3.63m | 11:33PM3.44m | 11:46AM3.42m | 00:09AM3.15m | 12:23PM3.16m | 00:47AM2.84m | 1:04PM2.89m | 1:35AM2.54m | 2:02PM2.64m | 2:55AM2.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:04PM0.17m | 5:21AM0.29m | 5:37PM0.32m | 5:52AM0.53m | 6:10PM0.52m | 6:23AM0.79m | 6:46PM0.76m | 6:57AM1.04m | 7:27PM1.01m | 7:39AM1.27m | 8:21PM1.24m | 8:36AM1.44m | 9:32PM1.38m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | NW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
110 | — | — | — | — | 162 | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 7 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 11 |
17 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | W 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | — | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 42 | 269 | 223 | 179 | — | 117 | 337 | 503 | 440 | 452 | 10 | 28 | 23 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 268 | 366 | 307 | 472 | 76 | 197 | 403 | 217 | 253 | 98 | 195 | 142 | 204 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 127 | 141 | 287 | 286 |
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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.










