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Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) Surf Forecast
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Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,933 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | SW 5 | WSW 12 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 9 | |
10 | 10 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 57 | 91 | 74 | 120 | 52 | 22 | 9 | 65 | 138 | 156 | 0 | 305 | 1342 | 1430 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 7:29PM3.45m | 7:45AM3.52m | 8:07PM3.58m | 8:24AM3.57m | 8:43PM3.68m | 9:02AM3.59m | 9:18PM3.73m | 9:38AM3.57m | 9:54PM3.74m | 10:14AM3.51m | 10:29PM3.70m | 10:49AM3.41m | 11:05PM3.64m | 11:25AM3.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:24AM0.78m | 2:42PM0.68m | 3:02AM0.69m | 3:17PM0.68m | 3:38AM0.62m | 3:50PM0.68m | 4:14AM0.59m | 4:24PM0.70m | 4:50AM0.61m | 5:00PM0.75m | 5:28AM0.67m | 5:36PM0.81m | 6:09AM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 |
 | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:35 | 9:36 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 7 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
 kJ | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 57 | 91 | — | 81 | 30 | 22 | 9 | 65 | 138 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 5 | 9 | 7 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | NW 5 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 43 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 16 | 10 | 41 | 31 | 74 | 120 | 52 | 32 | 80 | 49 | — | 156 | 112 | 305 | 1342 | 1430 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 540 | 308 | 297 | 256 | 130 | 121 | 145 | 71 | 278 | 256 | 250 | 256 | 270 | 4 | 130 | 15 | 256 | 329 | 416 | 250 | 339 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Lleyn Peninsula | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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