Rest Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.49° N 3.73° W

Rest Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rest Bay sea temperature is
18.0°C
2.9° 

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


Rest Bay surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, WSW swell with 722 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rest Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Rest Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rest Bay in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 3rd Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 3rd Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 1st Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rest Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.3
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11
1.6
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10
1.4
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11
1.2
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1.4
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13
1.2
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10
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0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
389
530
433
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690
275
258
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7
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Wind (km/h)
25
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20
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W
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20
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15
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NNE
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WNW
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NW
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WSW
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NW
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High Tide
9:35PM8.86m
9:56AM8.59m
10:19PM8.27m
10:42AM7.99m
11:10PM7.54m
11:38AM7.31m
00:15AM6.84m
12:53PM6.75m
1:43AM6.41m
2:27PM6.63m
3:18AM6.55m
3:53PM7.04m
Low Tide
3:11PM0.34m
3:30AM0.62m
3:51PM0.80m
4:12AM1.20m
4:38PM1.43m
5:04AM1.89m
5:41PM2.12m
6:16AM2.53m
7:13PM2.60m
8:01AM2.81m
9:04PM2.53m
9:41AM2.51m
10:24PM2.02m
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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 16 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.

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