Rhos-On-Sea surf break

Rhos-On-Sea surfForecast / Wales – North / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 GMT
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Rhos-On-Sea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rhos-On-Sea sea temperature is
9.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rhos-On-Sea this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Rhos-On-Sea in the next 12 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 21st Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rhos-On-Sea over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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 (?)
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.4
ESE
1.7
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.8
W
0.8
W
0.7
SE
0.8
SE
1.4
SE
1.2
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.8
ENE
0.5
ENE
1
NE
Period(s) (?)665536765445441799-434
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)000040000017995413000016633
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
25
S
10
SW
10
ESE
10
SSE
40
SW
30
WSW
30
SW
15
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
10
SE
10
NE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:18PM
6.20
9:39AM
6.42
9:59PM
6.40
10:16AM
6.65
10:36PM
6.56
10:52AM
6.84
11:13PM
6.64
11:28AM
6.96
11:48PM
6.65
12:04PM
7.02
12:24AM
6.59
12:39PM
7.02
1:01AM
6.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:22PM
1.67
3:40AM
1.55
4:03PM
1.41
4:19AM
1.37
4:42PM
1.19
4:57AM
1.23
5:21PM
1.02
5:34AM
1.12
5:58PM
0.93
6:10AM
1.08
6:37PM
0.91
6:46AM
1.11
7:15PM
0.95
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise8:23--8:25--8:26--8:26--8:26--8:27--8:27--
Sunset-3:56--3:56--3:56--3:56--3:57--3:57--3:59-
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
3311-21-----1-3-111431-
Temp. °C1011119108999998787887888
Feels °C (?)36964-1224422224444444
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Information about the Rhos-On-Sea Surf forecast

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

Rhos-On-Sea is 2 km (1 miles) from Colwyn Bay. If you plan a holiday in North Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Colwyn Bay. Colwyn Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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