Southerndown surf break

Southerndown surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 26 May 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
13.3° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Saturday (May 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southerndown in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 30th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 30th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
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
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
14
0.2
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
48
43
23
21
19
8
10
10
8
14
91
54
54
83
313
292
148
334
379
461
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
S
10
E
30
E
25
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
10
SW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
5
S
5
W
15
W
15
WSW
25
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
S
10
SW
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
3:56PM6.87m
4:20AM7.14m
4:48PM7.15m
5:09AM7.35m
5:32PM7.44m
5:52AM7.56m
6:12PM7.70m
6:31AM7.75m
6:49PM7.90m
7:08AM7.87m
7:25PM8.03m
7:44AM7.92m
8:01PM8.06m
Low Tide
10:06PM2.22m
10:35AM1.98m
10:56PM1.99m
11:18AM1.79m
11:38PM1.76m
11:57AM1.62m
00:16AM1.55m
12:33PM1.47m
00:52AM1.39m
1:08PM1.38m
1:28AM1.31m
1:43PM1.35m
2:04AM1.31m
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thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
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clear
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light rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:09
5:07
5:07
5:05
5:05
5:03
5:03
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9:14
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:19
9:20
9:21
1
1
2
2
4
2
13
Temp °C
26
27
25
20
25
20
21
24
18
16
16
15
18
18
15
14
15
14
17
17
16
27
29
28
16
22
19
20
24
18
13
12
13
17
17
12
11
11
13
16
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
Energy kJ
12
48
43
23
21
19
8
8
6
2
14
91
54
54
61
313
292
148
334
379
461
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SW
10
0.1
SW
15
0.5
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
Energy kJ
15
6
6
5
10
10
8
10
10
25
8
83
140
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
15
0.2
WSW
9
Energy kJ
10
1
5
5
10
4
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.4
SE
2
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
5
0.2
WNW
3
1.2
WSW
7
Energy kJ
2
4
2
4
5
1
132
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
2
2
Distance (km)
45
12
12
50
50
81
142
190
196
194
130
6
0
31
31
102
136
51
72
12
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
6
7
9
6
9
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
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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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