Southerndown surf break

Southerndown surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 14 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
10.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southerndown in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Apr 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 16th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 16th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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 morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)7889101015141312121212121110910999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2560601946437982529167079335333062376178440874497228168
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
35
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
W
10
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
SW
30
WSW
30
W
20
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
5
NNE
5
NNE
5
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:19PM
7.38
5:38AM
7.95
6:01PM
8.13
6:19AM
8.64
6:40PM
8.77
6:59AM
9.19
7:20PM
9.24
7:39AM
9.50
8:00PM
9.47
8:20AM
9.54
8:41PM
9.43
9:03AM
9.29
9:24PM
9.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:10AM
1.78
11:27PM
1.60
11:50AM
1.09
12:06AM
0.94
12:28PM
0.49
12:44AM
0.38
1:05PM
0.06
1:22AM
0.00
1:42PM
-0.14
2:00AM
-0.14
2:21PM
-0.08
2:41AM
-0.03
3:01PM
0.23
3:24AM
0.34
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:22--6:20--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:09--
Sunset-8:07--8:09--8:10--8:13--8:15--8:15--8:17-
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1--21------1---------
Temp. °C1013121413101111111415111010101111910107
Feels °C (?)5109863671011128336555881
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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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