Penarth Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W
Wind
W
Surf Height
Thigh/shoulder-high
Tide
Mid/high-tide but avoid big, spring high-tides
Penarth Surf Guide
A once a decade spot if you're lucky. Only the biggest winter storms will push swell around Laverock Point and into the beach front at Penarth. A very rare combination of the right sized swell, the right period and the right tide will produce a righthand wave to the south of the pier. The rarest bird. Strong E wind will produce wind-chop here but never really big enough of a quality to surf.
Ability Level
Advanced
Only for advanced surfers during the biggest winter storms
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Surprised that there's surf
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Very rarely surfed
Spot Rating
Poor
A very rare bird
Shoulder Burn
Light
A paddle against the incoming tide
Water Quality
Fair
Fair
Hazards
Rocks, mud and decade long flat spells
Bring Your
Shortboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Parking available on the sea-front at Penarth. Ramps down to the beach but mostly rocks prevent easy access.
Bottom
Rocks and mud
Best Season
Winter only.
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