Southerndown surf break

Southerndown surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 02 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
8.3° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southerndown this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Southerndown in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 9th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Southerndown over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Fri night, min 2°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Thu afternoon, min -1°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Fri
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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 (?)
0.9
NW
0.6
NW
0.3
SW
0.2
WSW
0.1
W
0.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
1
W
0.8
WNW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
1.8
SW
3
WSW
3
WSW
Period(s) (?)5512111455554455131212111181011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3119221244371385641373311122335916182246
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
30
W
45
NNE
25
NNE
10
N
5
ENE
10
SSW
30
SSW
60
SSW
45
W
60
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:51AM
8.73
6:17PM
8.72
6:40AM
9.07
7:05PM
8.88
7:26AM
9.21
7:50PM
8.84
8:11AM
9.15
8:34PM
8.63
8:54AM
8.87
9:16PM
8.26
9:36AM
8.43
9:59PM
7.79
10:19AM
7.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:33PM
0.90
12:02PM
0.62
12:24AM
0.62
12:52PM
0.38
1:11AM
0.47
1:39PM
0.31
1:55AM
0.48
2:23PM
0.43
2:37AM
0.66
3:06PM
0.71
3:19AM
0.99
3:48PM
1.11
4:01AM
1.41
4:30PM
1.59
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Fri
09
Sunrise-8:18--8:18--8:18--8:18--8:18--8:17--8:17-
Sunset--4:17--4:19--4:20--4:21--4:22--4:23--4:24
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------3------1311
Temp. °C4442444333462340571076
Feels °C (?)-3-3-3-4-2-2-5-1-2-30-2-7-3-1-2-3-21-4-8
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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 12 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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