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Porth Ceiriad

North Wales · Beach · Faces SW · Updated 1h ago
3-4ft
Next 24 hours
Swell 0.423m 6.41s SW
Wind 18mph 24mph SW · Onshore
Weather 18°C Overcast · 1019mb
Tide 22:52 4.6m Low 17:24 (0.7m) · Light 05:48–20:11
Water 18°C 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
10:27 4.4m 22:52 4.6m 05:10 0.5m 17:24 0.7m
Hourly Breakdown
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
2-3ft
0.25m 7.1s
0.21m 3.9s
Onshore
16mph 19mph
15°C
13:00
3-4ft
0.423m 6.41s
0.12m 5.65s
Onshore
18mph 24mph
18°C
19:00
2-3ft
0.252m 7.22s
0.11m 5.65s
Onshore
15mph 27mph
17°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
2-3ft
0.211m 9.49s
0.18m 4.87s
Cross-on
19mph 42mph
16°C 2.0mm
13:00
4-5ft
0.246m 10.17s
0.28m 7.19s
Onshore
24mph 32mph
18°C
19:00
5-6ft
0.403m 10.3s
0.2m 6.98s
Onshore
23mph 24mph
18°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
3-4ft
0.577m 8.97s
0.08m 19.09s
Onshore
20mph 23mph
17°C
13:00
4-5ft
0.565m 10.45s
0.067m 10.22s
Onshore
18mph 21mph
18°C
19:00
4-5ft
0.214m 12.25s
0.14m 6.84s
Onshore
26mph 28mph
18°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
04:00
7-8ft
1.091m 8.5s
0.095m 12.68s
Cross-shore
19mph 7mph
15°C 3.8mm
13:00
4-5ft
0.53m 11.72s
0.0m 1.48s
Cross-on
18mph 17mph
17°C
16:00
3-4ft
0.618m 6.06s
0.344m 11.22s
Onshore
17mph 21mph
18°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
2-3ft
0.642m 5.96s
0.57m 13.2s
Cross-shore
9mph 10mph
11°C
13:00
1-2ft
0.355m 4.91s
0.1m 11.14s
Onshore
11mph 18mph
17°C
19:00
1-2ft
0.41m 6.49s
0.15m 3.7s
Onshore
8mph 16mph
16°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
01:00
1-2ft
0.31m 6.62s
0.08m 10.44s
Cross-on
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

2026-09-01
10:27 4.4m 22:52 4.6m 05:10 0.5m 17:24 0.7m
2026-09-02
11:08 4.3m 23:37 4.4m 05:49 0.7m 18:05 0.9m
2026-09-03
11:55 4.1m 06:34 1.1m 18:56 1.2m
2026-09-04
00:29 4.1m 12:51 3.8m 07:29 1.4m 20:04 1.5m
2026-09-05
01:37 3.8m 14:07 3.6m 08:43 1.6m 21:40 1.6m
2026-09-06
03:08 3.6m 15:45 3.6m 10:21 1.7m 23:20 1.5m
2026-09-07
04:45 3.6m 17:15 3.8m 11:50 1.5m
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
3-4ft
Current surf height
3-4ft 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
0.423m 6.41s
SW
Wind
18mph / 24
SW · Onshore
Weather
18°C
Overcast
Tide
22:52
Low 17:24
Water
18°C
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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Today
3-4ft
Tomorrow
3-5ft
Thursday
4-6ft
Friday
3-7ft
Saturday
1-3ft
Best
Sunday
Flat
Rating
Surf
Swell
Wind
7am
2-3ft
0.25m 7.1s
16 / 19 Onshore
15°
10am
2-3ft
0.14m 4.2s
17 / 26 Onshore
16°
1pm
3-4ft
0.423m 6.41s
18 / 24 Onshore
18°
4pm
3-4ft
0.268m 6.54s
23 / 27 Onshore
18°
7pm
2-3ft
0.252m 7.22s
15 / 27 Onshore
17°
10pm
3-4ft
0.481m 6.52s
10 / 24 Cross-on
17°
Tides
High 10:27 4.4m High 22:52 4.6m Low 05:10 0.5m Low 17:24 0.7m
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Porth Ceiriad Tides

Tide data from Aberdaron

2026-09-01
10:27 4.4m 22:52 4.6m 05:10 0.5m 17:24 0.7m
2026-09-02
11:08 4.3m 23:37 4.4m 05:49 0.7m 18:05 0.9m
2026-09-03
11:55 4.1m 06:34 1.1m 18:56 1.2m
2026-09-04
00:29 4.1m 12:51 3.8m 07:29 1.4m 20:04 1.5m
2026-09-05
01:37 3.8m 14:07 3.6m 08:43 1.6m 21:40 1.6m
2026-09-06
03:08 3.6m 15:45 3.6m 10:21 1.7m 23:20 1.5m
2026-09-07
04:45 3.6m 17:15 3.8m 11:50 1.5m
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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