Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Camarthen regions
ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwit Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG .
SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay
WEATHER - Settled this week with lighter winds and very little rain fall, dry sunnier days and moderate temperatures for the time of year. Highest winds will be on Thursday and Saturday with 20mph Westerlies and 20mph Easterlies on the different days. Generally settled dry, clear, warmer sunnier weather through out the region. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WIND - Highest winds will be on Thursday with 20mph South Westerlies and Saturday with 20mph Easterlies. The rest of the week is generally calmer with winds below 10mph in all directions. Winds are from different directions through the week, North, South, East and West.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Thursday and Saturday will see the rougher sea conditions with the roughest day on Thursday. The rest of the week should see calm sea conditions with moderate swells and low winds.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 22 August 2019 5ft / Friday 23 August 2019 3ft / Saturday 24 August 2019 2ft /Sunday 25 August 3ft/ Monday 26 August 2019 2ft / Tuesday 27 August 2019 3ft / Wednesday 28 August 3ft / Thursday 29 August 2019
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 22 August 2019 - 10.56am / 8.26meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 16 DEGREES
SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - Conditions are clearing up this week with calmer seas, lighter winds, smaller swells and clearer skies. The swell is getting down to a smaller 3-2 foot and the winds are mainly under 10 mph except for Thursday and Saturday. Conditions for entrance and exiting should be better this week, however the visibility may be limited due to the previous conditions. The further West the better the conditions with possible better conditions in Stack pole quay areas. Better to dive on the incoming tides in the morning and early evening.
PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver courses - The full range of the PADI Open Water Diver System is being offered for the South Wales region. The next confined pool session for the PADI Open Water Course will be run on 07th September 2019 at Hebron Hall Swimming Pool in Dinas Powys on the outskirts of Cardiff. The students will be completing the theoretical sessions before the swimming pool session on 7th September. There will also be students on the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and the PADI Rescue Diver course with Open Water Dates to be confirmed.
Scuba Diving Conditions Report Update - Local conditions are still looking unsuitable with choppy inshore waters. The swell and the winds are affecting the better diving areas and would require a high level of knowledge and experience to dive competently. PADI Rescue Diver or PADI Divemaster qualifications would be the preferred levels with previous required experience.
Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Camarthen regions
ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwit Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG .
SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay
WEATHER - Big week ahead, weather has definitely changed for the worse, very high winds, thunderstorms, heavy rain we have it all especially over the weekend. Saturday will be the big day with gale force winds up to 45 mph and possible thunderstorms and heavy rain. The weather on Monday may quieten down for a while before the rain and wind comes back . Generally winds are high and most days wet. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WIND - Strong winds predicted for the next few days mainly from the South and West with the low pressure over the country, Friday and Saturday will have the strongest winds of upto 45mph Westerlies. The rest of the week is also high winds especially Tuesday with a dropping down on Monday.
SEA STATE and SWELL - With the high winds there will be very stormy seas especially Friday and Saturday. Choppy waters on Friday, Saturday, Tuesday especially with the winds coming up the channel from West and South West. Could have calmer seas on Monday.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 08 August 2019 3ft / Friday 09 August 2019 6ft / Saturday 10 August 2019 16ft /Sunday 11 August 9 ft/ Monday 12 August 2019 4ft / Tuesday 13 August 2019 4ft / Wednesday 14 August 16ft / Thursday 15 August 2019
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 08 August 2019 - 12.46pm / 8.21meters
SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - Weather is very bad across the South Wales region covering the scuba diving in Cardiff, Swansea, Llanelli, Burry Port, Carmarthen. Very high winds and Heavy rain are predicted over the next few days making the conditions for scuba diving very bad. Big swells and very stormy waters and conditions would make diving in the local area very volatile so our advise is to stay out of the water this weekend. Even Inland sites will be affected but may be the only option to dive this weekend.
PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver courses - Even with the bad weather we are still teaching people accross the country especially in South Wales. We are running the PADI Open Water Diver Course and the PADI Rescue diver course with students across South Wales. A good course for all people is the Emergency First Response course teaching first aid and basic care for in the home, workplace and from the water. The next PADI Open Water Course will be held on 7th September 2019.
Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Camarthen regions
ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwit Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG .
SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay
WEATHER - Very hot and dry week last week with record temperatures accross South Wales. This week is also looking dry and warm but not as hot. Temperatures up into the 20 degrees rather than the 30 degrees. Wind is also mainly moderate with the highest predicted up to 17 mph Westerlies on Tuesday. Quite settle and moderate warm and dry conditions. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WIND - Moderate throughout the week with mainly Westerly winds for most part of the week except for Monday next week. Main speed will be 15 mph Westerly dropping slighty and Friday and Easterly on Monday.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Wind will not really be an issue for the sea state this week as they are mainly moderate. The swell however will be as there is big swell predicted especially for Friday and then quite consistent through the week up to 4 feet. Friday may be epic with big surf and swell predicted and lighter winds. All beaches especially Westerly facing will be working to the max.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 25 July 2019 6ft / Friday 26 July 2019 8ft / Saturday 27 July 2019 4ft /Sunday 28 July 3ft/ Monday 29 July 2019 2ft / Tuesday 23 July 2019 2ft / Wednesday 24 July 4ft / Thursday 25 July 2019
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 25 July 2019 - 12.25pm / 7.74 meters
SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - Again not great conditions for Scuba Diving across the South Wales region, there has been huge surg and swells for the past few days affecting all inshore sites. The swell is dropping off next week but the visibility will be not very good to say the least. Looking for calmer days in August through to September to clear the water and get good diving conditions. West Wales as always will be the better option for diving this week and beyond.
PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver courses - The PADI Open Water Course is being run at the moment across all bases in South Wales. The course entalining Theoretical learning, practical diving and Open Water dives will allow on completion the ability to dive anywhere in the world up to 18 meters. Courses are run through the year for complete novices and Advanced learners.
Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Camarthen regions
ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwit Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG .
SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay
WEATHER - Mixed bag of weather this week from Thursday 18th July onwards. The next few days will see rain and higher winds, Thursday should be dry with moderate winds but Friday has heavy rain and high wind through the region. Winds may be upto 30 mph South Westerly on Friday and 25mph on Saturday and both days should see rain. From Sunday onwards the weather should be drier with moderate winds in changeable conditions and wind directions. Wednesday is looking a lot calmer for South Wales. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WIND - The wind will be lighter from Sunday onwards but will pick up Easterly on Tuesday up to 20mph. Winds may get up to 30mph on Friday and Saturday mainly in the Westerly direction which will cause stormier seas. Moderate winds through the rest of the week.
SEA STATE and SWELL - There is a constant swell all week from Thursday onwards. Swell will be 3 - 6 foot constantly through the week, surf will depend hugely on wind. The sea state will be stormy on Friday and Saturday with high winds and large swells. The wind will be lighter from Sunday onwards but will pick up Easterly on Tuesday. Winds may get up to 30mph on Friday and Saturday. Surf will be dumping on high wind days and cleaner on Beaches facing to the East or South East.
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 18th July 2019 4ft / Friday 19th July 2019 5ft / Saturday 20th July 2019 6ft /Sunday 21st July 4ft/ Monday 22nd July 2019 5ft / Tuesday 23rd July 2019 6ft / Wednesday 24th July 5ft / Thursday 25th July 2019
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 18th July 2019 - 14.30pm / 8.09 meters
SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - Conditions are not great for Scuba Diving for the next few days especially from the exposed beaches and areas. High winds and big swells are creating unsuitable conditions for Scuba Diving in all regions covering Cardiff, Porthcawl, Swansea and to Stackpole Quay. The only possibility may be in the West of Wales which will have more offshore winds in certain areas. Visibility will be low due to the sea conditions so all round not looking as good as the previous settled weeks of diving.
PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver courses - The PADI certification system is the ticket into Scuba Diving anywhere in the world. Starting with the PADI Open Water Diver course allowing the diver to dive with a buddy up to 18 meters anywhere worldwide. We have recently completed the PADI Open Water Diver course with three students Rosalind, Matthew and Adam. They are now qualified to dive globally and hopefully progress the experience knowledge and understanding.
Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Camarthen regions
ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwit Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG .
SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay
WEATHER - High temperatures through the week around the 20 degree mark. Dry also accept for Tuesday and Wednesday next week. The wind is variable from all directions and highest on Friday and Saturday dropping down into the early part of the week. Easterly winds may see temperatures drop slightly but generally good temperatures for the time of year. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WIND - Varide winds this week from all directions and strengths. Thursday, Friday and Saturday will have the highest winds gusting up to 20 mph West and North West over these days. From Sunday onwards the winds will drop down to 10 mph from Easterly and then Westerly directions.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Not bad swells this week, possibly up to 4 foot on Friday, this may be affected by the changing winds especially in the Westerly facing areas. Warmer Seas and small swells through the next few days after with possibly Wednesday picking up to 4 foot. Choppier seas with the higher winds but should be calmer into next week,
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 11th July 2019 3ft / Friday 12th July 2019 4ft / Saturday 13th July 2019 2ft /Sunday 14th July 2ft/ Monday 15th July 2019 1ft / Tuesday 16th July 2019 2ft / Wednesday 17th July 4ft / Thursday 18th July 2019
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 11th July 2019 - 14.30pm / 8.09 meters
SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - The wind and the swell has increase this week and inshore sea conditions will be affected. With the bigger swells and choppier seas the diving conditions will not be as good as last week. Protected areas will be better such as Stackpole Quay near Tenby. Local conditions and areas close to Cardiff and Swansea will be less favourable with limited visibility and hard entrance and exit conditions. Higher levels of qualifications and experience will be required to assess and deal with the conditions.
PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver courses - This weekend we are training the PADI Open Water Diver Course at an Inland site in the UK. Our students are Adam, Rosalind and Matthew. All will be completing four open water dives after successfully completing the Confined Water and the Theory sections of the PADI diver training system. The next level will be the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course which will be commencing in a couple of weeks.
Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Camarthen regions ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwitt Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG . SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay DATE 12th April - 19th April 2019 WEATHER - The main weather system for the week to come will be dry and cold similar to last week. Dry weather but with cold Easterly winds will drop the temperatures feeling alot colder. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80) WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 Degrees WIND - Easterlies again this week and quite strong. 20 mph for most of the week and up to 30mph on Tuesday and Wednesday. https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/) SEA STATE AND SWELL - Again Easterly winds will give very good inshore conditions and choppier off shore. Any Easterly facing beaches will also see choppier waters as the high winds push in. (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/) SWELL and SURF Forecast Friday 12th April 2019 3 ft Saturday 13th April 2019 3ft Sunday 14th April 2019 4ft Monday 15th April 4ft Tuesday 16h April 6ft Wednesday 17th April 4ft Thursday 18th April 4 foot TIDES TODAYLow | 5:23AM | 2.73m |
High | 11:47AM | 8.09m |
Low | 5:53PM | 2.96m |
First Light | 5:47AM |
Sunrise | 6:23AM |
Sunset | 8:08PM |
Last Light | 8:43PM |
Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Camarthen regions
ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwitt Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG .
SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay
DATE 04th April - 11th April 2019
WEATHER - Very mixed weather this week, high easterly winds and low temperatures mixed with rain on Friday and dry spells for the rest of the week. Temperatures ranging from 5 degrees on Thursday to 12 degrees on Sunday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 Degrees
WIND - We have Easterly winds pretty much all week and that will bring the cold air, generally 20 mph but reaching 35 on Friday and 30 on Monday. https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
SEA STATE AND SWELL - Due to the Easterly winds the Sea state inshore will be calm and choppier out in the channel. Winds up to 35mph on Friday and 30mph on Monday, generally 20mph. (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
SWELL and SURF Forecast
Thursday 04th April 4 feet
Friday 05th April 2019 2 feet
Saturday 06th April 2019 2 feet
Sunday 07th April 2019 2 foot
Monday 08th April 1 feet
Tuesday 09th April 3 feet
Wednesday 10th April 2 feet
TIDES TODAY
Low | 12:42AM | 2.07m |
High | 6:52AM | 9.06m |
Low | 12:58PM | 1.86m |
High | 7:08PM | 9.02m |
First Light | 6:06AM |
Sunrise | 6:40AM |
Sunset | 7:55PM |
Last Light | 8:29PM |
Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Camarthen regions
ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwitt Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG .
SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay
DATE 29th March to 5th April
WEATHER - Period of dry weather again this week however there may be strong winds coming through on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday that will drop the temperature significantly. The average temperature is 11 degrees and cold in the morning. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 Degrees
WIND - Varied week of still winds and high winds in different directions. The most predominate days will be Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday with the winds getting up to 30 mph. The winds will also be cold and varied with all directions covered. https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
SEA STATE AND SWELL - Very calm on Friday and Saturday and then choppier on Sunday and messy on Tuesday and Wednesday. The stormier days will e Tuesday and Wednesday with strong Northerly winds. (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
SWELL and SURF Forecast
Friday 29th March 3 feet
Saturday 30th March 2019 2 feet
Sunday 31st March 2019 1 feet
Monday 01st April 2019 0 foot
Tuesday 02nd April 4 feet
Wednesday 03rd April 4 feet
Thursday 04th April 1 feet
TIDES TODAY
Low | 6:09AM | 3.39m |
High | 12:39PM | 7.3m |
Low | 6:56PM | 3.61m |
First Light | 5:20AM |
Sunrise | 5:54AM |
Sunset | 6:45PM |
Last Light | 7:18PM |
Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Camarthen regions
ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwitt Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG .
SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay
DATE 15TH MARCH 2019 to 21st MARCH 2019
WEATHER - Storm Gareth is bringing in High Winds and driving rain over the weekend throughout the South Wales region and over the mountains in Brecon Beacons. The forecast for the next few days is wet and windy with Yellow warnings for storm Gareth. From Sunday onward the weather is settling with lighter winds and dryer conditions. Temperatures will be up to 11 degrees (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 Degrees
WIND - Very strong winds over the next few days up to 50 mph from storm Gareth. Mainly Westerly direction through the week. Settling from Sunday onward with Westerly 10 mph winds. https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
SEA STATE AND SWELL - Very stormy seas over the next few days with storm Gareth coming in from the West. Up to 50 mph Westerly winds, causing very stormy seas. They will settle from Sunday onwards with lighter winds down to 10mph.(https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
SWELL and SURF Forecast
Friday 15th March 13 feet
Saturday 16th March 2019 14 feet
Sunday 17th March 2019 12 feet
Monday 18th March 2019 5 feet
Tuesday 19th March 4 feet
Wednesday 20th March 2 feet
Thursday 21st March 3 feet
TIDES TODAY
Low | 5:45AM | 3.11m |
High | 12:16PM | 7.73m |
Low | 6:30PM | 3.21m |