Sker Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, WSW, W
Wind
E
Surf Height
Thigh-high to overhead
Tide
Mid/high-tide
Sker Surf Guide
Good, beach-break peaks that can pack a punch, especially mid/high-tide. Offshore sand-bars limit swell energy around low-tide. On it's day it's as good as beach-breaks get in the area with the predominate peaks closer to Sker Point - there's room to find quieter waves further north. Open to faint, long-period energy when other spots in the area maybe too small. Big, spring high-tides are a little tricky but with enough swell there will still be rideable waves.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Suitable for beginners when there's a small swell running but for the most part it's best left to Intermediate and Advanced. Can get testing when it's big.
Local Vibe
Doable
Always a talented crew in the line-up. Share nicely and you will have no problems. Head north if you want waves to yourself.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can be fairly busy when it's on but there's room to spread out to the north and find your own peak.
Spot Rating
Fun
A great beach break when it all comes together
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can be a burner on bigger swell and bigger tides.
Water Quality
Fair
Fair
Hazards
Rocks at high-tide, rips can be brutal especially on bigger tides.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
A long walk from either Rest Bay car-park or from Kenfig Nature Reserve car-park - both charge for parking. The nature reserve walk is across soft sand.
Bottom
Sand. Cobbles at high-tide, mussel beds exposed at low
Best Season
Works all year, biggest surf in spring, autumn and winter.
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