Sker Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Wales – South East, UK)
Sker Spot ID
Type: beach and point
Reliability: fairly consistent
Best: Swell SW | Wind E
Sea Temperature Today is: 15.4 °C
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| Wave (m) |
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| Period (s) | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
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| Wind State | cross- off |
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Sker in The Vale of Glamorgan is a fairly exposed beach and point break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Beware of crowds / jellyfish.
Forecast Wave Energy (Power): 12hrs
Tide Times:
For Porthcawl, 4 km from Sker.
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Sker Tide Times and Tide Chart
Live Weather:
At SEACAMS2 Swansea Bay Waverider, 14 km from Sker.
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Buoy Data:
At SEACAMS2 Swansea Bay Waverider, 9 miles from Sker.
| 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | |
| Data Age | 4 hr | 3 hr | 2 hr | 1 hr |
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| Dominant period (s) | 8.0 | - | 10.0 | 1.8 |
Overall Sker Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution in October
Surf photos from
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Visitor Reviews of Sker
“Sker is at the end of a 20minute long hack on foot across Kenfig bird reserve or an equally long walk along the coastal path from Rest Bay (heading west). The waves can make it worthwhile as it packs a little more punch than Rest Bay on account of its hollower shape and distinct sections, caused by the more irregular beach contours. I have been here frequently and seen wave shapes varying from short lived makeable barrels to fat characterless lines. A classic surf is not guaranteed particularly given Sker's significant exposure to winds, but it can be a class act on occasion. The backdrop comprises low lying dunes so chose your visits carefully because its a long walk if the winds are wrong.
At higher tides the break is sheltered from southerly chop by a long low rocky point, but alas not from the wind itself so the peak can still get blown out easily. Rising tides are always best and aim for mid to high ideally. Crowds are relatively light due to the long walk but don't expect empty peaks unless it is deep winter and/or the middle of a work day. Having said that there is a huge stretch of beach heading west of the point so as long as you don't mind walking away from the best peaks and towards an ugly steel works you can surf alone.
The local Prince of Wales pub found on the Kenfig route is an old haunt of the famous dude Howard Marks. The Rest Bay coastal route offers more options for food and drink and much less chance of a car break in.”
Q, VoG from UNITED KINGDOM - 08 Mar 2010
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Sker:
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Wave buoys nearest to Sker:
- Closest wave buoy9 mi
- Second closest wave buoy9 mi
- Third closest wave buoy23 mi
- Fourth closest wave buoy32 mi
- Fifth closest wave buoy33 mi
Tide stations nearest to Sker:
- Closest tide station2 mi
- Second closest tide station2 mi
- Third closest tide station9 mi
- Fourth closest tide station11 mi
- Fifth closest tide station11 mi
Ski Resorts closest to Sker:
- Closest ski area175 mi
- Second closest ski area213 mi
- Third closest ski area231 mi
- Fourth closest ski area231 mi
- Fifth closest ski area231 mi
Town and city forecasts close to Sker:
- Closest city location9 mi
- Second closest city location9 mi
- Third closest city location11 mi
- Fourth closest city location12 mi
- Fifth closest city location16 mi
Airports
- The closest passenger airport to Sker is Swansea Airport (SWS) in Wales, 25 km (16 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Sker is Cardiff Airport (CWL), also in Wales, 30 km (19 miles) away.
- Third is Bristol Airport (BRS) in England, 73 km (45 miles) away.
- Bristol Filton Airport (FZO) in England is 80 km (50 miles) away.
- Exeter Airport (EXT), also in England is the fifth nearest airport to Sker and is 88 km (55 miles) away.
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