Southerndown surf break

Southerndown surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 02 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
9.5° C
(Which is 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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 2nd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 8th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 7th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 18s

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 Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
W
0.5
W
0.8
WSW
0.8
W
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)61111108881281011111010991817161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)586215012731038543977643413576684962921409486302721991245649465
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
15
NW
20
W
25
SSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
25
SSW
40
SW
50
WSW
45
W
30
W
10
S
25
SE
30
SE
25
E
30
ESE
20
SSE
10
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:27AM
8.90
7:44PM
8.81
8:00AM
8.96
8:16PM
8.83
8:32AM
8.83
8:47PM
8.69
9:03AM
8.54
9:18PM
8.39
9:34AM
8.12
9:49PM
7.96
10:06AM
7.61
10:22PM
7.44
10:42AM
7.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:17AM
0.60
1:35PM
0.43
1:47AM
0.44
2:04PM
0.41
2:17AM
0.45
2:32PM
0.55
2:46AM
0.63
3:01PM
0.84
3:16AM
0.95
3:30PM
1.24
3:48AM
1.40
4:02PM
1.73
4:22AM
1.94
4:37PM
2.27
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise-6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35-
Sunset--7:47--7:50--7:51--7:52--7:54--7:55--7:58
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light rain
light rain
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light rain
part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
---21-1--11-----223--
Temp. °C10871011111114131088810119141611910
Feels °C (?)6313445851-10424310131046
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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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