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Porth Ceiriad

North Wales · Beach · Faces SW · Updated 5h ago
1-2ft
Next 24 hours
Swell 0.538m 6.02s SW
Wind 6mph 10mph ENE · Offshore
Weather 10°C Clear sky · 1025mb
Tide 12:59 3.7m Low 07:52 (1.0m) · Light 04:10–21:49
Water 13°C 3/2mm wetsuit
Sand Mid tide 2-8ft All levels — fun, uncrowded waves on a sandy bottom Best swell SW - W

Porth Ceiriad is a secluded beach on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. Facing south-west, it picks up Atlantic swells that wrap around the peninsula and produces fun, uncrowded waves on a sandy bottom. Best at mid tide. The steep cliff path down to the beach keeps the crowds away. Sheltered from northerly winds. One of Wales's hidden gems for a quiet surf session.

AI Surf Overview

Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up. Tomorrow looks cleaner with a slight shift in direction.

Today's Tide
00:22 4.2m 12:59 3.7m 07:52 1.0m 19:58 1.3m
Hourly Breakdown
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
1-2ft
0.413m 5.35s
0.03m 1.96s
Offshore
6mph 9mph
13°C
13:00
1ft
0.264m 6.44s
0.0m 1.51s
Cross-shore
4mph 11mph
20°C
19:00
1-2ft
0.36m 5.33s
0.0m 1.71s
Cross-off
6mph 17mph
21°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
1ft
0.286m 5.08s
0.01m 1.51s
Cross-off
7mph 6mph
16°C
13:00
1ft
0.133m 6.33s
0.108m 2.15s
Offshore
2mph 10mph
22°C 2.9mm
19:00
1ft
0.204m 5.26s
0.029m 1.51s
Offshore
6mph 13mph
27°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
1ft
0.139m 5.58s
0.09m 11.08s
Cross-shore
4mph 2mph
18°C
13:00
Flat
0.101m 7.06s
0.049m 5.62s
Cross-shore
5mph 10mph
25°C
19:00
1ft
0.172m 6.39s
0.038m 4.86s
Cross-shore
10mph 9mph
25°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
1ft
0.184m 6.8s
0.058m 5.71s
Cross-off
7mph 6mph
16°C
13:00
Flat
0.134m 6.93s
0.066m 6.12s
Cross-shore
6mph 16mph
22°C
19:00
1ft
0.166m 6.74s
0.056m 5.17s
Cross-off
8mph 16mph
23°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
01:00
1ft
0.115m 6.82s
0.058m 6.97s
Offshore
10mph
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Porth Ceiriad Surf Spot Guide

Everything you need to know before paddling out at Porth Ceiriad, Wales.

Break typeBeach
SeabedSand
Best swell directionSW - W
Optimal wave size2-8ft
Best tideMid
Ability levelAll levels — fun, uncrowded waves on a sandy bottom

Hazards & Safety

Steep cliff path — slippery in wet weather. Remote beach — no lifeguard.

Local Tips

Best at mid tide. Sheltered from northerly winds. Picks up SW-W swells that wrap around the Llyn Peninsula. One of Wales's hidden gems — worth the walk down. Check conditions before committing as it's a steep climb back up if it's flat.

Getting There

Small car park at cliff top. Steep 10 minute walk down.

Parking: Small free car park at cliff top.

Facilities: None at beach. Warren holiday park nearby for basics.

Crowds

Rarely crowded — the cliff walk keeps numbers very low.

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Water Temperature by Month

Seasonal Overview
Jan 8°C 5/4
Feb 7°C 5/4
Mar 8°C 5/4
Apr 9°C 5/4
May 11°C 4/3
Jun 13°C 4/3
Jul 15°C 3/2
Aug 16°C 3/2
Sep 15°C 3/2
Oct 13°C 4/3
Nov 11°C 4/3
Dec 9°C 5/4

Water temperatures and recommended wetsuit thickness by month

Porth Ceiriad Tides

Tide data from Aberdaron

2026-06-21
00:22 4.2m 12:59 3.7m 07:52 1.0m 19:58 1.3m
2026-06-22
01:19 4.0m 14:01 3.5m 08:48 1.3m 20:53 1.6m
2026-06-23
02:21 3.8m 15:06 3.4m 09:48 1.4m 21:54 1.7m
2026-06-24
03:27 3.6m 16:10 3.4m 10:52 1.5m 23:00 1.7m
2026-06-25
04:30 3.5m 17:08 3.4m 11:53 1.5m
2026-06-26
05:27 3.5m 17:59 3.5m 00:04 1.6m 12:46 1.4m
Recent Conditions

Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data. Updates as more data is collected.

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Porth Ceiriad
North Wales · Beach · Faces SW
1-2ft
Current surf height
1-2ft today
Next 24 hours

Porth Ceiriad is a secluded beach on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. Facing south-west, it picks up Atlantic swells that wrap around the peninsula and produces fun, uncrowded waves on a sandy bottom. Best at mid tide. The steep cliff path down to the beach keeps the crowds away. Sheltered from northerly winds. One of Wales's hidden gems for a quiet surf session.

Swell
0.538m 6.02s
SW
Wind
6mph / 10
ENE · Offshore
Weather
10°C
Clear sky
Tide
12:59
Low 07:52
Water
13°C
3/2mm
AI Surf Overview

Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up.

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Best
Today
1-2ft
Tomorrow
Flat
Tuesday
Flat
Wednesday
Flat
Thursday
Flat
Rating
Surf
Swell
Wind
1am
1-2ft
0.376m 6.5s
6 / 9 Offshore
11°
4am
1-2ft
0.538m 6.02s
6 / 10 Offshore
10°
7am
1-2ft
0.413m 5.35s
6 / 9 Offshore
13°
10am
1ft
0.242m 5.66s
3 / 10 Offshore
17°
1pm
1ft
0.264m 6.44s
4 / 11 Cross-shore
20°
4pm
1-2ft
0.366m 6.07s
5 / 9 Cross-shore
21°
7pm
1-2ft
0.36m 5.33s
6 / 17 Cross-off
21°
10pm
1ft
0.21m 5.55s
5 / 7 Offshore
18°
Tides
High 00:22 4.2m High 12:59 3.7m Low 07:52 1.0m Low 19:58 1.3m
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Porth Ceiriad Tides

Tide data from Aberdaron

2026-06-21
00:22 4.2m 12:59 3.7m 07:52 1.0m 19:58 1.3m
2026-06-22
01:19 4.0m 14:01 3.5m 08:48 1.3m 20:53 1.6m
2026-06-23
02:21 3.8m 15:06 3.4m 09:48 1.4m 21:54 1.7m
2026-06-24
03:27 3.6m 16:10 3.4m 10:52 1.5m 23:00 1.7m
2026-06-25
04:30 3.5m 17:08 3.4m 11:53 1.5m
2026-06-26
05:27 3.5m 17:59 3.5m 00:04 1.6m 12:46 1.4m
Seasonal Overview
Jan 8° 5/4
Feb 7° 5/4
Mar 8° 5/4
Apr 9° 5/4
May 11° 4/3
Jun 13° 4/3
Jul 15° 3/2
Aug 16° 3/2
Sep 15° 3/2
Oct 13° 4/3
Nov 11° 4/3
Dec 9° 5/4

Water temp & wetsuit by month

Recent Conditions

Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data

Spot Guide
Break Beach
Seabed Sand
Best swell SW - W
Best tide Mid
Size 2-8ft
Level All levels — fun, uncrowded waves on a sandy bottom
Hazards

Steep cliff path — slippery in wet weather. Remote beach — no lifeguard.

Local Tips

Best at mid tide. Sheltered from northerly winds. Picks up SW-W swells that wrap around the Llyn Peninsula. One of Wales's hidden gems — worth the walk down. Check conditions before committing as it's a steep climb back up if it's flat.

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