Southerndown surf break

Southerndown surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

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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 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southerndown in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 29th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 29th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 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 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu morning, light winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
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)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
51
43
38
27
17
29
26
15
11
21
66
83
82
78
47
46
41
20
77
18
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
SE
5
E
15
E
10
SE
5
NNW
5
SW
10
W
10
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
30
E
25
ENE
15
E
20
WSW
30
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:11PM6.43m
2:49AM6.76m
3:33PM6.61m
4:03AM7.07m
4:37PM7.04m
4:59AM7.49m
5:25PM7.51m
5:44AM7.88m
6:06PM7.92m
6:23AM8.18m
6:42PM8.23m
6:58AM8.37m
7:15PM8.42m
Low Tide
8:33PM2.69m
9:25AM2.37m
9:53PM2.42m
10:31AM2.01m
10:51PM2.00m
11:19AM1.62m
11:36PM1.60m
11:58AM1.28m
00:13AM1.26m
12:31PM1.04m
00:46AM1.01m
1:02PM0.90m
1:18AM0.87m
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
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5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:47
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8:25
8:28
8:30
8:30
8:32
8:35
8:36
8
1
4
1
Temp °C
15
17
15
14
16
14
15
16
15
12
12
10
12
14
10
13
15
11
14
13
9
11
15
13
11
13
13
13
16
14
7
7
5
5
7
2
4
9
6
11
9
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
Energy kJ
73
51
43
38
27
17
29
26
15
11
11
66
83
82
78
47
46
41
20
33
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
12
0.3
NW
4
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.4
NE
4
0.2
WSW
6
Energy kJ
10
3
2
10
21
5
1
1
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
3
9
4
8
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.7
NE
3
0.7
E
4
0.4
SE
3
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
4
Energy kJ
1
2
3
9
12
12
2
77
9
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)
0
12
12
56
50
45
45
194
45
45
30
10
49
3
49
12
50
89
171
92
92
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
1
4
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
5
5
5
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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