Southerndown Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.45° N 3.61° W

Southerndown Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Southerndown sea temperature is
16.4°C
2.3° 

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


Southerndown surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,389 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southerndown this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Southerndown in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 27th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu afternoon, near gales from the NW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the W by Sun night).

Wed
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
9
2.2
WSW
8
1.9
WSW
9
1.4
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
3
W
14
3
W
11
2.3
W
9
1.6
WSW
10
3
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
12
1.4
SW
7
2.5
WSW
9
2.3
WSW
11
3
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1224
662
624
343
124
3204
2234
893
452
1802
3304
2821
1720
983
209
1177
1199
2781
4142
3436
Wind (km/h)
45
W
45
W
20
WNW
15
S
30
S
60
NW
55
WNW
40
WNW
35
SW
50
SW
50
W
45
WNW
35
WNW
25
WSW
45
SSW
40
SW
35
SSW
40
WSW
45
W
40
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:14AM6.50m
4:35PM7.01m
5:00AM7.18m
5:18PM7.69m
5:40AM7.87m
5:57PM8.34m
6:19AM8.50m
6:36PM8.87m
6:57AM8.98m
7:15PM9.22m
7:35AM9.27m
7:55PM9.35m
Low Tide
10:06PM2.56m
10:25AM2.41m
10:52PM1.94m
11:08AM1.78m
11:31PM1.31m
11:46AM1.17m
00:06AM0.75m
12:22PM0.64m
00:42AM0.33m
12:58PM0.25m
1:18AM0.08m
1:36PM0.04m
1:55AM0.06m
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Temp °C
12
13
13
14
13
10
10
12
12
16
16
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12
12
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17
16
13
13
14
Feels °C
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10
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11
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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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