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Porthcawl Surf Report and Forecast
UK + Ireland

Stormrider Guide Local Information

Porthcawl - The PointWave Type: pointbreak rightBreaks Over: uneven reefBest Tide: High tide onlyBest Wind: North Easterly
Right point located between Sandy and Trecco Bay, south of town. Fast, sucky drop before mellowing into a long wall. Only works when big swells make it up the channel. Busy local line-up when on. Advanced surfers only. Access through the caravan park.

Porthcawl - ESPWave Type: submerged reef leftBreaks Over: uneven reefBest Tide: High tide onlyBest Wind: North Easterly
Short, hollow, left reef in front of Porthcawl esplanade. Popular with lids and air loving groms. Park in town or car park.

Rest BayWave Type: beach break peaksBreaks Over: sandBest Tide: All tidesBest Wind: Easterly
Well-formed beachbreak peaks at this consistent and busy spot. Not so good when onshore. Beach car park. Popular with tourists.


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Eyeball Surf Report

8am
Tue 13th
May
1 ft Offshore
Wind
**STAR RATING IS FOR 8AM - IT SHOULD GET BETTER LATER** A small wave on the outer sandbars which should push in with the tide. We could get a good 2ft+ towards high tide. Wind may be a little strong
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Report Provided By:
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Long Range Surf Forecast

Summary   Detailed   Spectral   Tides   
    Swell Rating Swell Height Period Direction   Wind Weather
Wed
05/14
6am ** 4ft
10secs 261°   10mph ENE - offshore Sunny 52°F
Thu
05/15
6am 3ft
4secs 66°   9mph NE - offshore Rain 48°F
Fri
05/16
6am 3ft
4secs 62°   7mph ENE - offshore Drizzle 48°F
Sat
05/17
6am * 2.5ft
11secs 267°   3mph NNW - cross/onshore Sunny 50°F
Sun
05/18
6am 3.5ft
3secs 88°   10mph E - offshore Mostly Sunny 47°F
Mon
05/19
6am 3.5ft
3secs 142°   8mph ESE - offshore Overcast 48°F
Tue
05/20
6am 4ft
4secs 139°   10mph ESE - offshore Drizzle 51°F
All times local time (BST) unless otherwise stated Last Update: 12:05am 14th May GMT
Last Model Run: 12pm 13th May 2008 GMT

About this Surf Forecast

Local Information
Covering Rest bay and beaches south of Porthcawl this forecast is based on the easterly offshores needed at Rest Bay.

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