Southerndown Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.45° N 3.61° W

Southerndown Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Southerndown sea temperature is
18.3°C
3.3° 

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


Southerndown surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WSW swell with 301 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southerndown this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Southerndown in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 3rd Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
2
Saturday
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Sunday
4
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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0
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0
0
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0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
W
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
6
0.7
NW
4
0.3
W
6
0.5
W
4
0.3
W
5
0.2
W
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
243
267
280
237
121
62
44
27
21
13
9
9
9
11
9
8
21
6
9
5
2
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
SW
5
NW
15
WNW
5
NW
5
W
10
W
15
WSW
20
SW
20
W
10
W
15
W
15
W
10
WSW
15
NW
30
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
20
NW
5
NW
Wind State
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
4:30AM7.10m
4:55PM7.67m
5:24AM7.74m
5:44PM8.28m
Low Tide
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
10:48AM1.92m
11:20PM1.41m
11:37AM1.32m
00:02AM0.89m
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Temp °C
19
19
15
16
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14
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17
17
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Feels °C
16
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12
8
7
7
9
8
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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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