Southerndown surf break

Southerndown surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 BST
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Southerndown surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Southerndown sea temperature is
9.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southerndown this week:

The surf forecast for Southerndown over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southerndown in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 10th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 10th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 11th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun night).

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
W
1.5
W
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.9
WSW
2.1
W
2.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
W
1.2
WSW
1.6
SW
2.5
SW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)1310121168141371113141213117910101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2658111985151270527141869912240687121611043462541034325204198193
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
15
W
10
W
25
WSW
35
W
15
NW
15
SSE
20
SSE
35
S
25
W
35
SW
50
SSW
35
WSW
40
W
10
W
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
WNW
30
NW
30
NNW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:42AM
7.03
11:01PM
6.88
11:25AM
6.45
11:51PM
6.33
12:25PM
5.94
1:04AM
5.95
1:54PM
5.72
2:41AM
5.98
3:27PM
6.00
3:59AM
6.48
4:31PM
6.63
4:53AM
7.19
5:19PM
7.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:37PM
2.27
5:02AM
2.51
5:22PM
2.81
6:01AM
3.02
6:34PM
3.24
7:35AM
3.29
8:19PM
3.30
9:16AM
3.06
9:45PM
2.91
10:23AM
2.48
10:43PM
2.29
11:10AM
1.78
11:27PM
1.60
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Sunrise6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--
Sunset-7:58--8:00--8:00--8:02--8:05--8:06--8:07-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------26-1411--142---
Temp. °C141512997879899997119710108
Feels °C (?)11131041122110-1103731224
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Information about the Southerndown Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Southerndown provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Southerndown can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Southerndown 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 (Southerndown) 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 Southerndown 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 Wales - South East? If you are looking for accommodation near Southerndown, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wales - South East, consider staying in Porthcawl which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Wales - South East where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Nash Point which is 8 km (5 miles) away, Coity, Maesteg and Barry.

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