Porth Dinllaen surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
7.7° C
(Which is 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 12 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 24th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porth Dinllaen over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.1
W
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
WSW
0.7
SW
1.2
W
2
SW
2
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
2.4
SSW
3.5
SW
Period(s) (?)88159121413577877876768810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3523476108328172783733556193224085642282592962826017142263
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
40
SE
50
SE
45
ESE
15
NE
20
N
25
NW
20
WSW
30
SW
45
SSW
45
SW
35
SW
35
SSW
35
SW
15
WSW
35
SW
45
WSW
40
WSW
25
SW
30
S
45
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcrosscross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:51PM
3.46
9:04AM
3.94
9:23PM
3.60
9:37AM
4.08
9:56PM
3.69
10:11AM
4.12
10:32PM
3.70
10:48AM
4.05
11:10PM
3.63
11:29AM
3.87
11:52PM
3.47
12:14PM
3.58
12:40AM
3.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:35PM
0.12
3:42AM
0.19
4:09PM
-0.03
4:16AM
0.12
4:45PM
-0.08
4:52AM
0.13
5:20PM
-0.02
5:28AM
0.22
5:58PM
0.15
6:07AM
0.39
6:38PM
0.41
6:50AM
0.62
7:25PM
0.72
7:44AM
0.88
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--7:30--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:20--7:18--7:16
Sunset5:31--5:34--5:36--5:37--5:39--5:42--5:44--
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cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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cloud
cloud
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
----4-12---116611----
Temp. °C64455589101010101010101010891011
Feels °C (?)2-5-8-5-101-1411232711-1340
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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 12 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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