Porth Nefyn surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

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Porth Nefyn surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porth Nefyn sea temperature is
8.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porth Nefyn this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Porth Nefyn in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 10th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, near gales from the SSE by Tue night).

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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 (?)
0.7
SW
0.5
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.6
NW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
SW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.1
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
1.3
WSW
0.9
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)65911581717141312121177969998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33143521151121341514221393071127412632
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
WNW
40
N
30
N
20
N
5
NE
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
15
SE
25
S
15
SSW
20
SSE
15
SW
20
SW
35
S
45
S
55
SSE
25
W
20
WSW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:35AM
4.11
9:55PM
3.70
10:11AM
4.00
10:29PM
3.63
10:45AM
3.80
11:02PM
3.48
11:20AM
3.52
11:35PM
3.28
11:54AM
3.20
12:09AM
3.02
12:32PM
2.87
12:50AM
2.75
1:21PM
2.55
1:54AM
2.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:40PM
-0.08
4:47AM
0.14
5:12PM
0.13
5:18AM
0.30
5:41PM
0.40
5:49AM
0.52
6:09PM
0.70
6:20AM
0.78
6:39PM
1.00
6:56AM
1.06
7:16PM
1.28
7:44AM
1.33
8:12PM
1.51
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48--6:45--6:43--
Sunset-6:02--6:04--6:06--6:07--6:09--6:12--6:14-
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-45--------1-----6---
Temp. °C131055645710111111998999798
Feels °C (?)106-4-3011478655540-1-2042
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Information about the Porth Nefyn Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Porth Nefyn provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Porth Nefyn can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porth Nefyn 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 Nefyn) 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 Nefyn 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 Nefyn, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lleyn Peninsula, consider staying in Porthmadog which is 27 km (17 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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