Southerndown surf break

Southerndown surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 23 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
7.1° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southerndown this week:

The surf forecast for Southerndown over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southerndown in the next 12 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 27th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 30th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 30th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, gales from the ESE by Tue night).

Fri
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
SW
1.4
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)17161615151413151312101216159181816141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12071608141514473051917624159966935355174811072813818128829281361886414336
Wind
(km/h)
45
ESE
50
SE
50
SE
45
SE
20
SSW
25
SE
30
E
25
ENE
20
ESE
25
SE
10
ENE
45
ENE
50
E
65
ESE
40
SSW
20
SSW
10
SE
20
ESE
50
ESE
80
WSW
45
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrossoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:26PM
8.27
9:45AM
8.44
10:08PM
7.99
10:29AM
8.05
10:55PM
7.60
11:20AM
7.57
11:52PM
7.17
12:25PM
7.10
1:04AM
6.85
1:45PM
6.83
2:29AM
6.85
3:11PM
6.97
3:47AM
7.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:09PM
0.77
3:22AM
0.92
3:47PM
0.99
4:03AM
1.21
4:31PM
1.34
4:51AM
1.61
5:24PM
1.78
5:51AM
2.04
6:31PM
2.19
7:09AM
2.35
7:55PM
2.40
8:41AM
2.33
9:23PM
2.23
10:05AM
1.94
Fri
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise--8:03--8:03--8:00--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:56
Sunset4:46--4:49--4:50--4:52--4:53--4:55--4:57--
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Rain (mm)
110244141--5--911-3--782
Temp. °C877887767877778868898
Feels °C (?)-2-4-4-12100134-3-4-60220-30-2
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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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