Southerndown surf break

Southerndown surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 25 May 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
13.4° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 30th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning).

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
44
26
15
48
43
23
21
19
10
10
10
9
18
49
41
100
169
211
269
169
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
SE
10
ENE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
15
ESE
15
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
5
SW
10
E
15
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
20
SSW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:53PM6.68m
3:21AM6.98m
3:56PM6.87m
4:20AM7.14m
4:48PM7.15m
5:09AM7.35m
5:32PM7.44m
5:52AM7.56m
6:12PM7.70m
6:31AM7.75m
6:49PM7.90m
7:08AM7.87m
7:25PM8.03m
Low Tide
9:07PM2.38m
9:43AM2.14m
10:06PM2.22m
10:35AM1.98m
10:56PM1.99m
11:18AM1.79m
11:38PM1.76m
11:57AM1.62m
00:16AM1.55m
12:33PM1.47m
00:52AM1.39m
1:08PM1.38m
1:28AM1.31m
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
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clear
cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
mod rain
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5:09
5:09
5:07
5:07
5:05
5:05
5:03
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9:12
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:19
9:20
2
4
4
6
Temp °C
24
27
24
26
27
25
19
24
20
21
23
16
16
19
20
17
15
13
16
17
16
23
26
25
27
28
26
15
21
18
21
23
16
15
18
20
16
11
10
13
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
Energy kJ
45
44
26
13
48
43
23
21
19
8
8
8
6
13
49
41
20
169
211
269
115
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
4
0.7
WSW
11
Energy kJ
19
18
15
15
6
6
10
10
10
9
18
2
4
3
135
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
2
6
3
5
10
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
3
0.5
ESE
3
0.3
SE
2
0.2
W
3
0.7
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
5
1.3
WSW
7
Energy kJ
2
5
1
1
100
4
14
169
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
9
52
9
45
12
12
50
52
56
142
190
196
50
52
10
49
140
136
102
27
227
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
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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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