Trecco Bay surf break

Trecco Bay surfForecast / Wales – South East / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 30 May 2026 BST
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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
14.6° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Trecco Bay surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,839 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WSW swell.

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 Saturday (May 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s 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 Trecco Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 30th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 30th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
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)
0.8
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
1.1
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
7
2.1
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
54
322
446
446
343
226
130
186
188
211
343
227
268
621
1718
1597
762
419
274
111
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
W
10
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
10
SE
20
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
30
W
15
W
20
SSW
30
WSW
40
W
20
WSW
10
SW
35
SSE
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
9:32AM7.54m
9:51PM7.68m
10:11AM7.30m
10:32PM7.46m
Low Tide
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
3:31PM1.69m
3:56AM1.78m
4:09PM1.89m
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5:05
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:01
5:01
5:01
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9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:24
3
15
10
1
1
3
5
Temp °C
14
15
14
14
14
13
15
15
15
15
15
14
15
15
13
14
15
15
14
14
13
12
12
12
10
10
11
14
13
13
10
10
11
12
10
5
11
13
9
7
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
1.1
WSW
12
1.2
W
11
1.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
1
WSW
10
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
16
1.2
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
Energy kJ
94
54
322
364
343
226
130
186
3
5
227
762
419
274
111
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
6
0.1
W
16
0.3
WSW
14
Energy kJ
10
19
31
5
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
18
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
7
2.1
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
13
0.6
E
3
Energy kJ
446
446
188
211
343
268
621
1718
1597
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
5
3
3
2
3
1
1
Distance (km)
17
136
95
136
154
33
3
28
136
27
96
74
71
496
309
136
28
232
309
232
99
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
7
4
6
5
5
5
4
8
4
9
5
6
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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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