Southerndown Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.45° N 3.61° W

Southerndown Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Southerndown sea temperature is
17.0°C
2.5° 

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


Southerndown surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with WSW swell.

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 Friday (Oct 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 16th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 16th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 15th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
8
2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
W
21
0.3
WSW
17
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
682
821
437
275
411
339
1407
1261
828
490
379
203
142
97
46
36
20
9
55
48
22
Wind (km/h)
35
W
35
W
15
W
20
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
30
SW
20
SW
20
NW
25
NW
25
NNW
10
N
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NE
10
NNW
25
ENE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:46PM8.62m
9:01AM8.48m
9:19PM8.17m
9:34AM8.02m
9:52PM7.62m
10:09AM7.48m
10:29PM7.02m
10:48AM6.89m
11:13PM6.43m
11:38AM6.34m
00:12AM5.92m
12:50PM5.96m
1:39AM5.69m
Low Tide
2:28PM0.55m
2:42AM0.78m
2:59PM0.90m
3:13AM1.21m
3:32PM1.37m
3:46AM1.72m
4:08PM1.92m
4:23AM2.27m
4:51PM2.50m
5:10AM2.82m
5:51PM3.03m
6:23AM3.25m
7:25PM3.28m
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Temp °C
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19
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13
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11
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Feels °C
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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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