Rest Bay
Wales South · United Kingdom
Beach break with reefsgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Popular spot at Porthcawl, works almost always. Best wind — NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break with reefs |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 51.49, -3.725 |
FAQ
Is Rest Bay good for beginners?
Yes, Rest Bay works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Rest Bay today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#wales-south/rest-bay. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Wales South
- Llangennith — Long beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Caswell Bay — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Langland Bay — Reef and beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Aberavon — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates
- Southerndown — Beach break under cliffs, beginners and intermediates
- Llantwit Major — Rocky reef, intermediates and advanced surfers