Scuba Diving South Wales, West Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Carmarthen regions
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
Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Carmarthenshire 07th May 2020- The best days will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. Winds will be predominately Easterly and offshore for most of the week after Saturday. Inshore conditions should be good and swells are low. Could be good coastal conditions but there will be a cold Easterly strong wind. Offshore conditions are looking very good on Frida and Saturday but blown out Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. West Wales will be the better option to dive especially Martins Haven, St brides Bay and Offshore sites such as the Hen and Chickens.
ADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales - All our PADI and SSI courses are being run remotely at the moment due to the social distancing policy. Both SSI and PADI Open Water diver courses are run online which is completed prior to the practical pool training session.
WIND AND SWELLFORECAST- Wednesday 6th May Wind - Swell Foot / Thursday 07th May Wind 16 E . Swell 3 Foot / Friday 08th May Wind 6 S . Swell 3 Foot / Saturday 09th May Wind 7 E . Swell 3 Foot / Sunday 10th May Wind 30 E . Swell 3 Foot / Monday 11th May Wind 27 E . Swell 3 Foot / Tuesday 12th May Wind 26 NE . Swell 3 Foot / Wednesday 13th May Wind 13 E . Swell 3 Foot . Mainly Easterly winds this week creating offshore wind conditions in South Wales. Sea state should be calmer inshore but could get chopper offshore with the stronger Easterly winds in play.
RAINFALL - Very little in any rainfall again this week throughout the South Wales region. Possibility of light rain on Sunday.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Winds are predominately offshore so inshore sea state should be calm, offshore could get copper and rougher in the mid-channel.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 7th May 7.16 pm / 9.73 Meters meters SEA TEMPERATURE - 11 DEGREES https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80
RIVER LEVEL and TEMPERATURE - 0.20 meters high and 7 Degrees (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)
EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - 0.20 -meters -.20 meters
Scuba Diving South Wales, West Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Carmarthen regions
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
Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Carmarthenshire 30th April 2020- Mixed bag this week with varied winds from all directions including Westerly and Easterly, this will affect South Wales Coastline for sea conditions and inshore water access across the region. Best place to dive would be in West Wales in Martins Haven and St Brides bay as well with the coastline protected facing towards the North. The swell is also varied this week and will affect mainly South and West facing beaches and again will have little affect on the protected North Facing Beaches in West Wales. Weather is colder than the last few weeks but strong Easterly winds have died down dropping the wind chill.
PADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales - All our PADI and SSI courses are being run remotely at the moment due to the social distancing policy. Both SSI and PADI Open Water diver courses are run online which is completed prior to the practical pool training session.
WIND AND SWELL FORECAST- Wednesday 29th April Wind 22 W . Swell 3 Foot / Thursday 30th April Wind 28 S . Swell 9 Foot / Friday 1st May Wind 21 W . Swell 7 Foot / Saturday 2nd May Wind 23 W . Swell 6 Foot / Sunday 3rd May Wind 18 E . Swell 5 Foot / Monday 4th May Wind 8 SW . Swell 5 Foot / Tuesday 5th May Wind 18 E . Swell 3 Foot / Wednesday 6th May Wind 19 E . Swell 3 Foot . Winds are variable through out the week and up to 30 mph, must be checked on a daily basis to assess suitability.
RAIN FALL - Rain through the week but not predicted to be heavy, more patchy rain in South Wales.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Varied directions of the wind this week and bigger swells will mean choppier and stormier sea conditions especially Wednesday and Thursday.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
HIGH TIDE - Wednesday 29th April 11.14pm / 8.17 meters SEA TEMPERATURE - 10 DEGREES https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80
RIVER LEVEL and TEMPERATURE - 0.22 meters high and 7 Degrees (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)
EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - 0.22 -meters - .30 meters
Scuba Diving South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Carmarthen regions
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
Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Carmarthenshire 23rd April 2020- Beginning of the week starts off with the fresh easterly offshore winds giving all round good inshore conditions. Should be the better days to dive for the next few days with offshore or light winds and small swells. May change Wednesday next week as the wind picks up Southerly and creates choppy sea conditions on Wednesday and Thursday next week. The government lock down is still in place so please do not travel to dive sites this is a guide of conditions only.
PADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales - All our PADI and SSI courses are being run remotely at the moment due to the social distancing policy. Both SSI and PADI Open Water diver courses are run online which is completed prior to the practical pool training session.
WIND AND SWELL FORECAST- Wednesday 22nd April / Thursday 23rd April Wind 15 E . Swell 4 Foot / Friday 24th April Wind 13 E . Swell 4 Foot / Saturday 25th April Wind 10 E . Swell 4 Foot / Sunday 26th April Wind 7 S . Swell 3 Foot / Monday 27th April Wind 13 W . Swell 2 Foot / Tuesday 28th April Wind 13 W . Swell 2 Foot / Wednesday 29th April Wind 26 S . Swell 2 Foot . Winds are Easterly up to Sunday and then changing to the usual Westerly and Southerlies. Swell is constant through the week but dropping after the weekend.
RAIN FALL - Again very little rainfall for the next few days a head, dry and clear
SEA STATE and SWELL - Easterly winds up untill Sunday giving calm inshore sea states. Winds will pick up on Wednesday and Thursday next week giving choppy inshore seas.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 23rd April 7.43pm / 9.13 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 10 DEGREES https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80
RIVER LEVEL and TEMPERATURE - 0.22 meters high and 7 Degrees (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)
EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - 0.22 -meters - .22 meters
Scuba Diving South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Carmarthen regions
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
Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Carmarthenshire 16th April 2020- Another week with offshore Easterly winds, dry weather and inshore calm conditions. Should be good inshore diving conditions through the next few days, low swell, offshore breezes, good entrance and exit conditions. There has also been a good few days of light offshore winds and low swells so visibility could be good through out the area. The difficulty will be down to accessing the sites due to the government lockdown and banning of non-essential travel through the country.
PADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales - All our PADI and SSI courses are being run remotely at the moment due to the social distancing policy. Both SSI and PADI Open Water diver courses are run online which is completed prior to the practical pool training session.
WIND and SWELL - Wednesday 15th April / Thursday 16th April Wind 20 E - Swell 3 Foot / Friday 17th April Wind 28 E - Swell 3 Foot / Saturday 18th April Wind 15 E - Swell 2 Foot / Sunday 19th April Wind 14 E - Swell 1 Foot S / Monday 20th April Wind 21 E - Swell 2 Foot / Tuesday 21st April Wind 22 E - Swell 3 Foot / Wednesday 22nd April Wind 15 E - Swell 4 Foot. Winds are predominantly Easterlies with offshore wind conditions creating good calm inshore conditions.
RAIN FALL - Little rainfall again this week with the only real downpour on Friday and clearing up through the week.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Easterly winds and low swell will give good calm inshore sea conditions throughout the week.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 16th April 2.21pm / 7.35 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 10 DEGREES https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80
RIVER LEVEL and TEMPERATURE - 0.22 meters high and 7 Degrees (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)
EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - 0.22 -meters - .22 meters
Scuba Diving South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Carmarthen regions
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
Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Carmarthenshire 02nd April - Possibly good conditions over the next few days up until Sunday. The swell is low and the winds moderate, the best day should be Saturday when there is a low swell and offshore winds. Sunday onwards the wind and swell will increase and adversely change the diving conditions. The main issue this week will be access with the government stopping non essential travel therefore access would be denied. Need to check constantly the government procedures in regards to social distancing and access.
PADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales - All our PADI and SSI courses are being run remotely at the moment due to the social distancing policy. Both SSI and PADI Open Water diver courses are run online which is completed prior to the practical pool training session.
WIND - Thursday 02nd April 20 W / Friday 03rd April 15 NW/ Saturday 04th April 20 SE / Sunday 05th April 26 S / Monday 06th April 22 W / Tuesday 07th April 15 SE / Wednesday 08th April 10 NE / Thursday 9th April . Changing wind directions this week from North East through to Southerlies. RAIN FALL - Dry through this week with no rainfall due
SEA STATE and SWELL - The wind is changing through the week and so is the swell. The choppier sea state should be from Sunday onwards as the winds and swell increase.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 02nd April 2020 2ft/ Friday 3rd April 2020 2ft / Saturday 04th April 0ft / Sunday 05th April 3ft / Monday 06th April 2020 6ft / Tuesday 07th April 2020 5ft /Wednesday 8th April 2020 7ft / Thursday 09th April 2020 5ft
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 02nd April 1.25pm / 7.47 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 DEGREES https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80
RIVER LEVEL and TEMPERATURE - 0.25 meters high and 7 Degrees (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)
EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - 0.25 -meters - .25 meters
Scuba Diving South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Carmarthen regions
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
Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Carmarthenshire 26th March 2020 - Very good conditions at the moment for Scuba diving across South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Carmarthen. Sea states are calm and clear with off shore winds and calm inshore waters. Exit and Entrance will be good and limited swells especially on protected beaches. At present their is a lock down in the country so need to check government procedures and policies in regards to access and travel.
PADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales - At present our PADI Open Water Diver and SSI Open Water Diver courses are all being run online due to the present coronavirus government policies to control the problem.
Scuba Diving South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Carmarthen regions
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
Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Carmarthenshire 12th March 2020 - Conditions for scuba diving are not looking good at the moment, there has been strong winds and high swells through out the region causing stormy seas and unsuitable conditions. Visibility will also be very low. Winds and swells are calming into next week so may see conditions change for the better.
PADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales - Scuba diving courses in Cardiff and Swansea across South Wales are continuously running offering the PADI Open water Diver Course and the SSI Open Water Diver course as well as the advanced and Rescue level qualifications.
WIND -Thursday 12th March 43 W / Friday 13th March 30 W / Saturday 14th March 23 SW / Sunday 15th March 30 S / Monday 16th March 15 N / Tuesday 17th March 12 SW/ Wednesday 18th March 5 SW / Thursday 19th March .High winds for the next few days and calming into the early part of next week. RAIN FALL - Wet on Thursday in the morning and staying dry for most of the week, possibly more rainfall on Sunday.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Rough seas from Thursday - Sunday especially on Thursday with 43 mph Westerly winds. Friday and Saturday will also see strong South Westerly winds and rougher seas. There are also large swells following the winds. The beginning of next week will see lower winds and lesser swells and calmer seas.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 12th March 2020 15ft/ Friday 13th March 2020 7ft / Saturday 14th March 8ft / Sunday 15th March 8ft / Monday 16th March 2020 7ft / Tuesday 17th March 2020 6ft /Wednesday 18th March 2020 5ft / Thursday 12th March 2020
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 12th March - 8.28pm / 9.81 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 DEGREES https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80
RIVER LEVEL and TEMPERATURE - 0.53 meters high and 6 Degrees (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)
EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - 0.52 -meters - 40 meters
Scuba Diving South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Carmarthen regions
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
Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Carmarthenshire 05th March 2020 - Poor conditions for Scuba Diving along the coastline of South Wales for the next few days. High winds, big swells, big surf, limited visibility, difficult entrance and exit conditions all leading to bad conditions for scuba diving and all related diving across the region. As always the best option to head inshore to the inland dive centers in the local area.
PADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales - PADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses are being run practically this weekend in Hebron Hall in Dinas Powys close to Cardiff city center. Rhiannon, Michael, Paul, Chris and Jade will be completing the diver course this weekend getting prepared for the 4 Open Water Qualifying dives after the swimming pool and Theory session are complete.
WIND -Thursday 05th March 23 NE / Friday 06th March 23 NW / Saturday 7th March 36 SW / Sunday 8th March 32 SW / Monday 9th March 30 SW / Tuesday 10th March 42 SW / Wednesday 11th March 30 SW / Thursday 12th March .As you can see the wind is coming from all directions and varied directions, the word really is unpredictable so a daily check will have to be carried out. RAIN FALL - Wet on Thursday morning, Friday and Sunday through to Thursday will wet and dry periods throughout the days .
SEA STATE and SWELL - Rough Seas again this week with high gusty swirling winds coming in from all directions but mainly from the South West up and through the Channel. Calmest day will be Thursday with North Westerly winds in the region.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 05th March 2020 5ft/ Friday 06th March 2020 8ft / Saturday 07th March 8ft / Sunday 08th March 12 ft / Monday 09th March 2020 11ft / Tuesday 10th March 2020 10ft /Wednesday 11th March 2020 12ft / Thursday 12th March 2020
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 05th March - 2.37pm / 7.61 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 DEGREES https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80
RIVER LEVEL and TEMPERATURE - 0.52 meters high and 6 Degrees (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)
EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - 0.52 -meters - 1 meters
Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Carmarthen 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 - The weather has been extremely volatile over the last few weeks, storm Ciara and Storm Dennis have caused havoc in the local area and across the UK. Floods have been occurring all over the country especially in local towns such as Pontypridd, Nantgarw and Taffs Wells with the Rivers Taff and Ely breaking their banks on a daily basis. The weather ahead is also volatile but not as severe but the land is saturated so any rain fall will be damaging. Rain is predicted Thursday, saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday this week with the heaviest predicted on Thursday. The other factor this week is the wind again generally 40 mph winds from the West continuously this week. Stormy weather again so plan ahead. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80
WIND - Very strong winds again this week predominantly from the South West and West. Average speed will be 30 mph and getting up to excess of 45 mph Westerly and South Westerly through out the next few days and into next week. The wind is due to be the strongest next Monday with up to 47 mph so extreme caution is required especially after storms
SEA STATE and SWELL - Again very rough sea's across the whole of South Wales with gale force Westerly and South Westerly winds. Big swells and surf forcaste for the region and strong Rip currents and lateral currents through the channel.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 02 February 2020 11ft/ Friday 21 February 2020 11ft / Saturday 22 February 2020 11ft /Sunday 23 February 2020 8ft/ Monday 24 February 2020 10ft / Tuesday 25 February 2020 10ft /Wednesday 26 February 2020 10ft / Thursday 27 February 2020 ft
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 20th February - 4.33pm / 8.22 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 DEGREES
Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Carmarthenshire 20th February 2020 - Scuba Diving this week has again been affected by the adverse wind and weather conditions. High winds, big swells, choppy seas, stormy conditions and overall severe weather means that scuba diving in the South Wales region will be unsuitable definitely for the next few days at least. The visibility will also be down to very low and the water temperature is also at its lowest. Stay out of the sea for the next few days and head off to the inland sites for the better Scuba diving next to Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and the surrounding areas.
PADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales - PADI Cardiff scuba diving courses are offered through out the year what ever the weather and the same for the SSI scuba diving courses. From complete beginner to experience and Instructional levels. The PADi Open Water Diver course and the PADI Open Water Diver Course are the two main international licences and allow a qualified diver to dive anywhere in the world up to 18 meters. Our full programme is listed on our web site.