South East Wales Surf
Detailed South East Wales surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in South East Wales. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in South East Wales. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in South East Wales over the next 7 days. Surf photos from South East Wales and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.
South East Wales Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the South East Wales Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the South East Wales coastline are also listed below.
South East Wales Photos
South East Wales Wavefinder
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Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - South East | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 |
 kJ | 306 | 220 | 126 | 52 | 36 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 109 | 258 | 314 | 202 | 116 | 969 | 1693 | 3213 | 5446 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:21PM8.19m | 7:37AM8.22m | 7:57PM7.96m | 8:13AM7.97m | 8:32PM7.58m | 8:50AM7.59m | 9:10PM7.14m | 9:30AM7.17m | 9:51PM6.66m | 10:15AM6.72m | 10:44PM6.33m | 11:13AM6.46m | 11:48PM6.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:07PM0.86m | 1:18AM1.08m | 1:39PM1.12m | 1:52AM1.35m | 2:14PM1.45m | 2:27AM1.70m | 2:51PM1.85m | 3:06AM2.09m | 3:34PM2.27m | 3:49AM2.47m | 4:28PM2.63m | 4:49AM2.80m | 5:35PM2.84m | ||||||||
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 18 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
Max °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Min °C | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Chill °C | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — | 4:29 | — | — | 4:27 | — | — | 4:25 | — | — | 4:23 | — | — | 4:22 | — |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 306 | 220 | 126 | 52 | 36 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 12 | — | 22 | 202 | 116 | — | 1322 | 2773 | 4845 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 3 | — | SW 16 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 8 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 2 | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | SW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | SSE 3 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 14 | 109 | 258 | 314 | — | 9 | 969 | 1693 | 3213 | 5446 |
Sea °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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South East Wales Surf Breaks
Summary: There are some great waves to be found in South East Wales but you have to be there at the right time to score. Not only do you need to be there when the swell is big enough to force its way up the shallow Bristol Channel but also at the right stage of the tide. If you don’t live locally be sure to check the surf forecasts and our local Wavefinder for the best spots in any given swell and wind direction. The scenery is diverse, ranging from miles of unspoilt Heritage coastline to touristy towns and industry. The water clarity is often low but that is just due to the silt in the Bristol Channel, largely brought down by the River Severn
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