Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.84° N 4.73° W

Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) sea temperature is
14.8°C
1.5° 

Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 5,195 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 27th Oct)16ft (5.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, gales from the S by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Tue morning, moderate winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
2.3
SW
6
4.5
SW
10
4.5
WSW
9
4
W
8
3.5
W
8
1.8
WSW
6
2.5
SSW
7
3.5
SW
9
5
SW
11
3.5
SW
9
3.5
WSW
9
3
WSW
7
2.5
WSW
8
1.7
SW
8
1.1
SW
7
0.4
SW
10
1.9
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
8
1.7
SW
9
1.2
SW
8
1.3
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
400
3385
3215
1963
1211
254
659
2208
5195
2129
2041
835
946
362
134
23
316
694
421
201
308
Wind (km/h)
55
SSW
65
SW
65
WSW
70
W
55
W
35
WSW
65
S
55
SSW
60
SW
55
WSW
50
W
50
WSW
45
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
40
S
45
S
50
SSE
35
NNW
25
WNW
35
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross
High Tide
7:50PM3.93m
8:13AM3.88m
8:27PM4.17m
8:49AM4.11m
9:05PM4.32m
9:26AM4.25m
9:45PM4.35m
10:05AM4.29m
10:28PM4.24m
10:47AM4.21m
11:13PM4.01m
11:33AM4.02m
00:02AM3.68m
Low Tide
2:19PM0.56m
2:43AM0.23m
2:57PM0.34m
3:21AM0.10m
3:37PM0.19m
3:59AM0.07m
4:17PM0.12m
4:39AM0.15m
5:00PM0.15m
5:22AM0.33m
5:48PM0.28m
6:09AM0.57m
6:42PM0.48m
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8:07
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5:02
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5:59
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5:57
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5:54
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 mm
7
8
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2
12
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4
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1
1
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7
12
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Temp °C
13
16
11
11
12
13
16
16
16
12
12
13
14
14
14
13
13
14
11
12
13
Feels °C
0
4
-3
-3
1
5
6
6
3
0
1
3
8
9
9
5
4
5
4
7
7
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Information about the Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) 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 (Whistling Sands (Porth Oer)) 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 Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) 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 Lleyn Peninsula? If you are looking for accommodation near Whistling Sands (Porth Oer), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lleyn Peninsula, consider staying in Porthmadog which is 41 km (25 miles) away. Other places in and around Lleyn Peninsula where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Anglesey which is 48 km (30 miles) away, Holyhead, Bangor and Aberystwyth.

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