Southerndown surf break

Southerndown surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 BST
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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
11.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s 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 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 24th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 24th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
1
 
0
 
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m) 
Direction
Period (s) 
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
16
0.6
E
3
0.1
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
Wave Graph 
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ 
4
5
0
5
35
31
108
96
96
96
84
43
31
28
27
26
24
24
43
41
67
Wind (km/h)
40
E
35
ESE
25
ENE
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
5
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
E
5
NNE
20
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
10:37AM8.08m
11:02PM7.92m
11:34AM7.33m
00:04AM7.26m
12:45PM6.70m
1:22AM6.81m
2:11PM6.43m
2:49AM6.76m
3:33PM6.61m
4:03AM7.07m
4:37PM7.04m
4:59AM7.49m
5:25PM7.51m
Low Tide
4:34PM1.41m
5:08AM1.60m
5:35PM2.09m
6:22AM2.22m
6:56PM2.59m
7:56AM2.51m
8:33PM2.69m
9:25AM2.37m
9:53PM2.42m
10:31AM2.01m
10:51PM2.00m
11:19AM1.62m
11:36PM1.60m
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
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6:05
6:03
6:01
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
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8:21
8:22
8:24
8:25
8:28
8:30
8:30
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 Temp °C
13
15
11
14
16
13
12
15
14
13
15
15
14
16
15
14
16
15
15
15
13
5
8
5
7
10
7
5
10
11
10
12
14
10
14
13
11
14
14
12
14
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
Energy kJ
4
2
5
35
31
108
96
96
96
84
43
31
28
27
26
24
24
16
41
67
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
9
Energy kJ
5
6
7
4
3
11
43
12
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
3
8
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.6
E
3
0.6
E
3
0.6
ESE
3
0.5
E
3
0.4
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
23
17
8
7
9
5
3
3
3
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
Distance (km)
601
333
394
626
49
62
99
12
0
0
0
12
56
50
45
45
45
30
0
23
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East
Rating
(10 max)
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
2
 
2
 
2
 
2
 
1
 
2
 
2
 
1
 
2
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
1
 
2
 
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
 
8
 
9
 
9
 
5
 
5
 
5
 
5
 
5
 
5
 
4
 
5
 
4
 
5
 
5
 
5
 
4
 
5
 
5
 
5
 
5
 
5
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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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