Trecco Bay surf break

Trecco Bay surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 GMT
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Trecco Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Trecco Bay sea temperature is
9.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trecco Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Trecco Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trecco Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 27th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 27th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 25th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.4
W
1.4
W
1.3
WNW
1
W
0.8
WSW
1.1
W
1.2
WSW
0.4
WSW
1.1
W
1.3
WNW
0.7
W
0.7
W
1.2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.6
W
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)111387127661866695771514131010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17801938265171294679510012791113377475276186170115983367
Wind
(km/h)
50
NW
45
NW
25
NW
25
NW
25
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
NW
30
NW
35
NW
15
NW
25
W
35
WSW
35
W
20
W
25
W
15
W
15
WNW
20
W
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:40AM
7.42
11:09PM
7.15
11:49AM
6.67
12:30AM
6.59
1:24PM
6.29
2:09AM
6.55
2:58PM
6.53
3:30AM
7.02
4:05PM
7.10
4:28AM
7.66
4:54PM
7.72
5:13AM
8.23
5:35PM
8.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:36PM
2.03
5:15AM
2.27
5:53PM
2.69
6:55AM
2.73
7:45PM
2.91
8:46AM
2.59
9:21PM
2.53
10:02AM
2.04
10:23PM
1.94
10:52AM
1.45
11:08PM
1.36
11:31AM
0.96
11:44PM
0.91
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise6:07--6:05--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:54--5:52--
Sunset-6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:42--6:43--6:45-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------1-------------
Temp. °C67588910108887789111212121311
Feels °C (?)-6-4-3224554-1-12112789888
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Information about the Trecco Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Trecco Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Trecco Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trecco Bay 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 (Trecco Bay) 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 Trecco Bay 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.

Trecco Bay is 2 km (1 miles) from Porthcawl. If you plan a holiday in Wales - South East, look for hotels and other accommodation in Porthcawl. Porthcawl has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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