Rest Bay Surf Forecast

/ Wales – South East (14 surf breaks) /

UK (473 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (51.49° N 3.73° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Rest Bay surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 03 Nov 2025 GMT

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Rest Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Rest Bay sea temperature is 13.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rest Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Rest Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rest Bay in the next 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 10) at 3PM.

Wave Type	Time (GMT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	12AM (Thu 6th Nov)	3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf	12AM (Thu 6th Nov)	3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful	9PM (Sat 8th Nov)	5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rest Bay over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the E by Wed night).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.
		Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Mon 10
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	2	2
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW
Period(s) (?)	11	12	13	14	13	13	10	13	13	12	12	11	11	9	17	16	14	14	14	16	15
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1395	1402	1211	976	659	572	192	178	149	127	56	47	22	136	419	1245	602	389	956	966	966
Wind (km/h)	SSW	S	S	SSW	SE	SE	E	E	ESE	SE	ESE	WSW	E	S	W	WSW	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	on	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		4:51AM 8.61	5:11PM 9.06		5:34AM 9.17	5:55PM 9.47		6:17AM 9.51		6:39PM 9.60	7:01AM 9.57		7:24PM 9.44	7:45AM 9.36		8:10PM 9.00	8:32AM 8.90		8:58PM 8.37	9:21AM 8.28
Low Tide / height (m)	10:35PM 0.63	10:54AM 0.52		11:18PM 0.13	11:37AM 0.05		11:59PM -0.14		12:20PM -0.19	12:41AM -0.16		1:03PM -0.16	1:24AM 0.08		1:48PM 0.13	2:08AM 0.54		2:36PM 0.65	2:56AM 1.14		3:29PM 1.30

		Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Mon 10
Sunrise	-	7:11	-	-	7:13	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:18	-	-	7:20	-	-	7:22	-
Sunset	-	-	4:43	-	-	4:40	-	-	4:39	-	-	4:37	-	-	4:36	-	-	4:35	-	-	4:32

Rain (mm)	-	6	7	15	2	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	4	1	-	-	-	4	12	8	3
Temp. °C	15	14	14	15	15	15	14	15	15	13	13	13	12	13	12	12	11	11	13	13	13
Feels °C (?)	8	8	10	11	11	11	12	13	13	11	11	12	10	9	7	8	9	9	9	10	10

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Information about the Rest Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rest Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rest Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rest Bay 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 (Rest Bay) 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 Rest Bay 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.

Rest Bay is 1 km (1 miles) from Porthcawl. If you plan a holiday in Wales - South East, look for hotels and other accommodation in Porthcawl. Porthcawl has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.