Southerndown surf break

Southerndown surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 28 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
13.8° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Southerndown surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 2,229 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with WSW swell.

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 10s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 30th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 30th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
W
9
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.4
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
1
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
9
2
WSW
7
2.5
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
10
10
13
21
47
90
55
269
343
512
359
270
352
177
264
284
361
313
394
1247
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
WSW
10
W
15
W
20
W
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
WNW
10
WSW
20
WSW
25
W
15
WSW
10
SSE
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
W
30
W
15
WSW
25
S
40
WSW
40
SW
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
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
8:19AM7.87m
8:36PM8.01m
8:55AM7.74m
9:13PM7.88m
Low Tide
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
2:18PM1.40m
2:40AM1.41m
2:54PM1.52m
3:17AM1.57m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
light rain
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rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:07
5:05
5:05
5:03
5:03
5:01
5:01
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9:15
9:16
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
4
9
1
5
1
4
Temp °C
22
23
13
15
15
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
16
15
14
14
15
13
14
14
13
22
22
12
12
12
12
13
11
12
11
10
12
15
12
10
10
10
9
10
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
W
5
0.2
WSW
12
0.5
W
6
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
1
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
1.5
W
8
0.3
WSW
14
Energy kJ
8
8
7
13
15
17
90
55
269
343
359
270
119
57
317
37
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
8
0.4
WSW
11
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
14
0.5
W
10
0.1
W
16
0.2
WSW
14
Energy kJ
10
10
6
8
1
47
10
19
51
5
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
14
Energy kJ
10
1
1
10
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
2
0.6
W
5
1.4
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
9
2
WSW
7
2.5
WSW
9
Energy kJ
1
21
512
352
177
264
284
361
313
394
1247
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
231
190
196
190
140
6
0
135
39
136
136
116
12
227
136
79
148
102
460
460
330
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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