Southerndown surf break

Southerndown surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
7.1° C
(Which is 3.0°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southerndown this week:

The surf forecast for Southerndown over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Southerndown in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 8th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 11th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Southerndown over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, gales from the NW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Sun morning).

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wed
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.4
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
1
WSW
1.3
W
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.4
SE
0.6
SW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
Period(s) (?)788111111131281110591111111212121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)68192997711302160320692832232451097764546527403756647421596365
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
0
N
35
E
60
NW
45
NW
45
WNW
40
NW
30
NW
20
NW
10
ESE
30
SE
45
SSE
30
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
20
SSW
30
W
20
W
20
WSW
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrossonononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:16PM
8.26
9:36AM
8.43
9:59PM
7.79
10:19AM
7.88
10:42PM
7.28
11:04AM
7.30
11:29PM
6.79
11:53AM
6.75
12:24AM
6.39
12:54PM
6.32
1:31AM
6.15
2:07PM
6.13
2:45AM
6.17
3:19PM
6.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:19AM
0.99
3:48PM
1.11
4:01AM
1.41
4:30PM
1.59
4:45AM
1.89
5:15PM
2.08
5:34AM
2.36
6:06PM
2.52
6:32AM
2.75
7:07PM
2.84
7:41AM
2.97
8:18PM
2.95
8:55AM
2.94
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wed
14
Sunrise-8:17--8:17--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:14-
Sunset--4:23--4:24--4:25--4:28--4:29--4:30--4:31
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light rain
heavy rain
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light rain
cloud
rain showers
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clear
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light rain
light rain
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light rain
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part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-21452-2----251-5423-1
Temp. °C76976667757912111111109899
Feels °C (?)2452-5-5-4012-30456562121
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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 12 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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