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Porthcawl Rest Bay Weather and Tides

Bridgend, Wales

Latest Observations

05:00 Thu 17 Sep

17°C

16mph

Sea Temperature

0°C

Latest weather observations are for the nearest observation point and may not necessarily be accurate for this beach, especially when the weather is very changeable. Sea temperatures are the latest satellite surface temperature measurement for open water closest to the beach. Sea temperatures are a guideline only and can be affected by local conditions.

Thu

Min. 12°C

Fri

17°C

Sat

19°C

Sun

17°C

Mon

19°C

Tue

20°C

First light 05:39 Dawn 06:19 Sunrise 06:53 Sunset 19:25 Dusk 19:59 Nightfall 20:38 First Quarter Moon

17 September 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 60% 21% 37% 8% 0% 0%
Temperature 16°C 16°C 16°C 15°C 15°C 15°C
Feels like 16°C 16°C 16°C 15°C 15°C 15°C
Humidity 70% 72% 74% 75% 77% 77%
Visibility Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Pressure 1,012 mb 1,013 mb 1,013 mb 1,013 mb 1,014 mb 1,014 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 19mph 18mph 17mph 16mph 15mph 15mph
Gusting to 26mph 25mph 24mph 22mph 22mph 22mph
Beaufort Scale
5
Fresh Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze

Weather forecast and current observations are supplied by the Met Office. Forecast is for the nearest Met Office forecast location and may not be precisely accurate for this beach. Sea surface temperatures are generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information.

Seven Day Tides

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Thursday

17 September

Thu

Low

Low

2.85m 

16:29 BST
15:29 GMT

High

High

7.96m 

22:52 BST
21:52 GMT

Friday

18 September

Fri

Low

Low

3.21m 

04:43 BST
03:43 GMT

High

High

7.69m 

11:11 BST
10:11 GMT

Low

Low

3.51m 

17:07 BST
16:07 GMT

High

High

7.23m 

23:31 BST
22:31 GMT

Saturday

19 September

Sat

Low

Low

3.85m 

05:24 BST
04:24 GMT

High

High

7.05m 

12:02 BST
11:02 GMT

Low

Low

4.11m 

18:08 BST
17:08 GMT

Sunday

20 September

Sun

High

High

6.57m 

00:33 BST
23:33 GMT

Low

Low

4.37m 

06:44 BST
05:44 GMT

High

High

6.63m 

13:30 BST
12:30 GMT

Low

Low

4.33m 

20:06 BST
19:06 GMT

Monday

21 September

Mon

High

High

6.34m 

02:32 BST
01:32 GMT

Low

Low

4.31m 

08:57 BST
07:57 GMT

High

High

6.9m 

15:29 BST
14:29 GMT

Low

Low

3.88m 

21:45 BST
20:45 GMT

Tuesday

22 September

Tue

High

High

6.87m 

04:11 BST
03:11 GMT

Low

Low

3.71m 

10:13 BST
09:13 GMT

High

High

7.61m 

16:36 BST
15:36 GMT

Low

Low

3.17m 

22:42 BST
21:42 GMT

Wednesday

23 September

Wed

High

High

7.62m 

05:04 BST
04:04 GMT

Low

Low

2.99m 

11:01 BST
10:01 GMT

High

High

8.37m 

17:21 BST
16:21 GMT

Low

Low

2.46m 

23:25 BST
22:25 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Porthcawl) and may not be accurate for this beach. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.

In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use.

Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.

Tidal predictions are © Crown Copyright and/or database rights. Reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office (www.ukho.gov.uk).

Location: Nottage,

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SS801780

Coordinates: 51°29'19"N 3°43'39"W

Mapcode: GBR H6.KF2J

What 3 Words: fast.balloons.breeze

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Bridgend

Parish: Porthcawl

Nearest postcode: CF36 3UW

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

Porthcawl Rest Bay weather and tides. Includes 7 day weather forecast, current weather observations, 7 day tide charts, sunrise, sunset, moon phases, air quality forecast and UV index.

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