Porthcawl Point
Porthcawl Point is one of the rocky points on the Porthcawl shore, a named South Wales point line that needs the coast and swell to line up before it really comes alive. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Porthcawl Point in Vale of Glamorgan.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Southwest swell with northeast wind is the clean read, and high tide is the safer starting point.
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Lineup Guide
The spot is fickle and the whole Porthcawl shoreline is lined with rocky points, so the point shape matters more than raw size.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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