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Porth Dinllaen Surf Forecast
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Porth Dinllaen surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 20 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
12.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porth Dinllaen this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Porth Dinllaen in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 22nd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porth Dinllaen over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 6 | SW 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | NNW 4 | W 13 | W 6 | |
200 | 24 | 135 | 85 | 64 | 21 | 62 | 145 | 47 | 43 | 27 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:07AM3.78m | 12:42PM3.26m | 1:03AM3.55m | 1:44PM2.95m | 2:08AM3.33m | 2:59PM2.73m | 3:23AM3.17m | 4:24PM2.68m | 4:40AM3.11m | 5:34PM2.76m | 5:45AM3.13m | 6:27PM2.90m | 6:38AM3.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:54AM0.69m | 00:13AM1.01m | 12:54PM0.66m | 1:14AM0.91m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 |
 | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | 9:25 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
5 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 10 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | N 4 | — |
 kJ | — | 24 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 29 | 145 | 47 | 43 | 27 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 15 | WSW 10 | — | SW 4 | — | — | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 21 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 200 | 86 | 135 | 85 | 64 | 55 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 272 | 76 | 197 | 151 | 87 | 149 | 154 | 13 | 87 | 13 | 120 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 141 | 141 | 127 | 127 | 141 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Lleyn Peninsula | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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).
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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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