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 - Another week and another storm is coming in on the back of storm Ciara. This time its Dennis who is the menace, very high winds, driving rain, snow medium to low temperatures. The whole of the South wales area will be under siege again from this new storm system. The worst of the weather will be on the weekend with winds up to 50 mph South Westerlies and generally through the week the winds will be over 30 mph and from the South Westerly direction. Need to be very careful driving and there will be a lot of debris in the area due to the excessive high winds. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80

WIND - Winds are huge this week and mainly from the South Westerly direction. General winds are 30 mph Westerly and South Westerly and up to 50 mph on the weekend. Winds will be high through the days with Storm Dennis coming in from the South and West causing the high winds.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Very stormy seas this week, high winds, huge swells, massive surf through out the south wales region causing very turbulent sea conditions especially on the weekend with the wind up to 50 mph and the swell 16 feet.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 13 February 2020 13ft/ Friday 14 February 2020 7ft / Saturday 15 February 2020 16ft /Sunday 16 February 2020 16ft/ Monday 17 February 2020 16ft / Tuesday 18 February 2020 10ft /Wednesday 19 February 2020 7ft / Thursday 13 February 2020 ft
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 13th February - 9.33pm / 9.32 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 DEGREES

SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE 13th February 2020 - Strom Dennis is bringing very rough seas and coastal conditions to South Wales and across the country. Huge swell, massive surf, gale force winds all resulting in very rough sea conditions and very poor Scuba Diving conditions in the South wales area. The definite best option would be to go inland and dive in the calmer waters of inland sites. We are away in Epsom London this weekend with a school group learning the SSI Open Water Diver course as part of their expedition to Madagascar in 2020. We are also teaching the PADI Open water Diver course in our local area. Cardiff Scuba diving courses are held at Hebron Hall in Dinas Powys Cardiff and people from all over South Wales including Scuba Diving Courses in Swansea and Scuba diving courses in Newport all held at the facility in Cardiff.

PADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales - Cardiff Scuba diving courses and held in our swimming pool in Dinas Powys on the outskirts of Cardiff and Swansea Scuba Diving courses are also held in the Pool in Dinas Powys run on a single day for the pool session and theory lessons completed online.

WEATHER - This weeks weather is a tale of two halves, the next few days will be dry with South Easterly winds and colder feeling due to the winds and the lower temperatures. The weather will change on Saturday onwards with temperatures around the same will see a change in the wind as it picks up to 40 mph South Westerly, with the gale force winds the temperatures will feel colder and on Sunday onwards the winds is a real factor as it rise to 60 / 50 mph South Westerlies with warning signs from the Met Office. The rain will arrive with the weather so Sunday onwards will be wet and very windy. On Tuesday and Wednesday the winds will drop to 20 mph Westerly but the rain will still remain. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80

WIND - Big wind week ahead, the next couple of days will see fairly moderate South Easterly 15 - 17 mph winds. From Saturday onwards the weather will change and the wind will change dramatically up to 40 mph South Westerly winds and then up to 60 and 50 mph winds Sunday and Monday. . Wind will then drop on Tuesday and Wednesday to 20 mph Westerlies.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Thursday and Friday will have calmer seas with offshore winds through out the region and in an easterly direction. Saturday onwards in a different story, huge winds and swells will create very rough and stormy sea conditions. This will be severe until Tuesday when the winds will drop and the sea state will clam down but still be moderate.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 06 February 2020 4ft/ Friday 07 February 2020 6ft / Saturday 08 February 2020 10ft /Sunday 09 February 2020 17ft/ Monday 10 February 2020 17ft / Tuesday 11 February 2020 14ft /Wednesday 12 February 2020 8ft / Thursday 13 February 2020 ft
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 6th February - 4.14pm / 8.24 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 DEGREES

SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE 06th February 2020 - Very rough sea conditions this week with huge winds and swells through out the South Wales Region. Stormy seas will mean unsuitable sea diving conditions for the whole of the South Wales coastline. Especially bad conditions on the weekend, must head inland to get any suitable diving. We are in the process of training students for the PADI Open Water Diver Course and the SSI Open Water Diver Scuba System.

WEATHER - Starting off Wet over the next few days and milder with temperatures up to 10 degrees also with high winds firstly South Westerly up to 30 mph on Thursday and Friday South East up to 40 mph. The weather will then get colder, dryer and settle down with lighter winds from the North. Saturday will have winds up to 25 mph Westerly but settling down to lower 5 mph Northerly. On some nights the weather will drop to freezing . http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80

WIND - High winds on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with South Westerly 30 mph winds on Thursday, 40 mph South Easterlies on Friday and 25 mph Westerlies on Saturday. From Sunday onwards the winds will change Northerly and lighter dropping down to 3 mph.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Stormy seas on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with higher winds and bigger swells. The roughest day will be Thursday and Friday with the higher winds. From Sunday onwards the winds will drop and the sea state will calm down considerably will still calm seas on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 16 January 2020 9ft/ Friday 17 January 2020 10ft / Saturday 18 January 2020 7ft /Sunday 19 January 2020 4ft/ Monday 20 january 2020 3ft / Tuesday 21 January 2020 6ft / Wednesday 22 January 2020 6ft / Thursday 23 January 2020 ft
HIGH TIDE - Wednesday 15th January - 9.53pm / 8.99 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 DEGREES

SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE 16th January 2020 - The later part of the week and the weekend will have strong winds and large swells creating poor scuba diving conditions across South Wales especially Cardiff, Swansea, Newport areas. Wind will drop into next week and so will the swell which will allow better entry and exit conditions for the area. Visibility however will be minimal need to keep close inshore. PADI Open water Diver Courses and PADI Advanced Open Water courses will be continuing through the year with Open water diver sessions later as the water gets more accessible and comfortable. There are also SSI Open Water Scuba Diving Courses in Cardiff, Swansea and Newport.

WEATHER - Wet, windy and wild for the week ahead. Strong winds and rain coming in from the West and South West causing problems. Friday and Sunday may be the only dry days with the rest of the week being wet. Strong winds in from the West and South West. Temperatures are higher than average between 11 and 4 degrees. Winds will be higher on Saturday and Tuesday next week and mainly from the West or Southwest. .http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80

WIND - High Westerly and Southerly winds for the next few days, winds especially high on Thursday and Saturday up to 37 mph and also Tuesday up to 40mph. High winds predominantly Westerly and blowing through the channel.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Very Stormy sea states for most days especially Saturday and Tuesday with high South Westerly winds up to 40mph. Big Westerly winds will effect offshore and inshore conditions with stormy conditions and rough sea state all week.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 09 January 2020 11ft/ Friday 10 January 2020 8ft / Saturday 11 January 2020 11ft /Sunday 12 January 2020 11ft/ Monday 13 january 2020 10ft / Tuesday 14 January 2020 13ft / Wednesday 15 January 2020 ft / Thursday 16 January 2020 ft
HIGH TIDE - Wednesday 8th January - 4.39pm / 8.53 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 DEGREES

SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - Poor Open Water Diving Sea conditions again this week, winter is definitely taking hold of the diving conditions in the area. High winds, stormy Seas, big swells, big surf, poor visibility creating poor diving conditions across the South Wales region covering Cardiff, Swansea, Carmarthenshire. Conditions will be more suitable inland protected from the winter conditions.

WEATHER - Mainly Dry from the next few days with possible rain on Thursday. Temperatures will be cooler on some days and feel a lot colder with the Easterly winds on certain days especially Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds will also be stronger on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from varying directions. Strongest winds will be on Friday from the South Westerly direction. Coldest day may be Tuesday with lower temperatures and biting 26mph easterly wind. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80

WIND - Mixed bag for the week ahead, Most the week will be Easterly winds up to 28 mph and feeling fresh and cold. The strongest winds from the East will be on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday and may see strong Southerly winds on Thursday. With the winds changing direction hard to predict the perfect direction but generally east. Wind should drop on Monday and Tuesday next week to more manageable teens.
SEA STATE and SWELL - West and South facing areas should see strong offshore winds and calmer sea states for the next few days while the wind is Easterly. As winds turn Southerly sea state could get choppier and more volatile in the region but generally still sea state inshore but may be choppier in the mid channel especially as the winds turn Southerly.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 02 January 2020 6ft/ Friday 03 January 2020 14ft / Saturday 04 January 2020 5ft /Sunday 05 January 2020 4ft/ Monday 06 january 2020 4ft / Tuesday 07 January 2020 4ft / Wednesday 08 January 2020 ft / Thursday 09 January 2020 ft
HIGH TIDE - Tuesday 31 December 2019 - 9.37pm / 8.28 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 DEGREES

SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - Volatile diving conditions again this week mainly due to the swell and the surf on the inshore areas, protected beaches may have a chance of entrance and exit as the swell and surf drop possibly later through the week and into next week. Seas are cold at the moment at 9 degrees and visibility minimal so may be better to head inland for the New Years Dive.

PADI AND SSI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSES 31ST DECEMBER 2019 - Its nearly 2020 and we have our SSI(Scuba School International) and PADI International Courses running for 2020. The weather may be cold but we are still in the water enjoying the season in the big blue sea. We have the Open Water Courses as well as specialities and Advanced running throughout the year or even advance your levels and ability further with the SSI and PADI Rescue Course

WEATHER - Wet and wild weather for Christmas week ahead, most days will see rain and strong winds up to 33 mph. The worst of the weather will be over the weekend with very strong Westerly winds and rain. Temperatures will be quite mild for the time of year but you will definitely need your waterproofs. Winds will mainly be strong Westerlies with a few days of Southerly. Christmas Eve may see dry weather and and Christmas day the wind may drop and give a break from the stronger winds and gales. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80

WIND - High winds again this week predominantly from the West, winds will reach up to 33 mph on Sunday from the West. There will also be strong Southerly winds on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday swinging West to South . The wind will drop on Wednesday to a gently Easterly 5 mph.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Very choppy seas all through the week with strong Westerly and Southerly winds and huge swells and surf along the channel. The roughest day will be Sunday with 32 mph Westerly winds and 20 foot swells causing very rough sea state. Wednesday may be perfectly calm after the storm with smaller swells and gently off shore winds.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 19 December 9ft/ Friday 20 December 2019 10ft / Saturday 21 December 2019 11ft /Sunday 22 December 20ft/ Monday 23 December 2019 13ft / Tuesday 24 December 2019 6ft / Wednesday 25 December 5ft / Thursday 19 December 2019 ft
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 19th December 2019 - 11.32am / 8.5 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 11 DEGREES

SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - Stormy seas, high winds, big swells and cold air will cause unsuitable conditions for scuba diving in South Wales this week. The entrance and exit areas will be to volatile for safe entry and exit to diving sites. The better areas will be inland sites across the region with protected areas for scuba diving.

PADI AND SSI SCUBA DIVING COURSES 19TH DECEMBER 2019 - Through the christmas season scuba diving students will still be learning how to dive through the PADI and Scuba School International training system. They two systems are the two main training agencies in the world offering courses from complete novice to International Instructor. The winter season is now here but there is still chance of diving if lighter winds and lower swells and calmer sea states prevail.

WEATHER - Stormy weather this next week with high winds and rain. Temperatures are higher than the previous week around 10 degrees. Most days will be 10 - 12 degrees accept for Wednesday and Thursday which will see temperatures drop below 10 degrees. The big weather will be the wind with gale force wind conditions through out the week especially Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday all into the 40mph Plus region of wind and predominantly from the West and South West. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80

WIND - Very high winds throughout the week predominantly from the West and South West - forecast 36 West - Friday 6th December, 20 West 7th December, 46 West 8th December, 50 North West 9th December, 42 South 10th December 30 West 11th December and 40 South West 12th December. As you can see the wind is pretty epic all week.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Very stormy seas this week, one to take your camera out to. Huge winds, huge swells, huge waves all making for very turbulent sea conditions all over South Wales. Need to take extreme caution if heading into the sea for any event or situation with these forecast conditions.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 05 December ft/ Friday 06 December 2019 9ft / Saturday 07 December 2019 7ft /Sunday 08 December 13ft/ Monday 09 December 2019 13ft / Tuesday 10 December 2019 11ft / Wednesday 11 December 11ft / Thursday 12 December 2019 14ft
HIGH TIDE - Friday 06th December 2019 - 1.58pm / 7.8 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 11 DEGREES

SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - This week will see very stormy sea conditions unsuitable for all diving across the region, definitely a weekend to head inland. Even inland sites will have to be assessed with gale force winds and some days heavy rain. The stormy season has definitely kicked in and affected all aspects of sea diving.

WEATHER - Very Autumnal week ahead, rain for most days and high winds. Temperatures are still in double figures but will feel colder with the high winds especially from the East, Big Easterly winds coming through on Saturday so be aware of the colder air the Easterlies will bring. Also very strong high winds on Monday and Tuesday next week coming in from the South but temperatures will fell higher. Could be drier on Thursday next week as the rain breaks and winds could also drop giving a better day. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80

WIND - Strong Easterly, Westerly and Southerly winds predicted for this week ahead. Saturday will see strong Easterlies up to 25mph bringing in colder winds then Monday and Tuesday will have strong Southerlies up to 37 mph. Wind will then change to Westerlies on Wednesday up to 28mph. Varied winds through the week and some days up to gale force. Check windguru for the Porthcawl and regional wind forecast.
SEA STATE and SWELL - With varied strong winds and strong swells this will depend on the day for the sea state. Possibly the calmest day inshore will be Saturday with strong Easterly winds blowing offshore and calming the sea state for the local South Wales area, the swell is also lower on Saturday and calmer seas. The other days will be choppy and stormy especially Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with big Westerly and Southerly winds and big sea swells.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 21 November 4ft/ Friday 22 November 2019 4ft / Saturday 23 November 2019 2ft /Sunday 24 November 4ft/ Monday 25 November 2019 11ft / Tuesday 26 November 2019 8ft / Wednesday 27 November 12ft / Thursday 28 November 2019 8ft
HIGH TIDE - Friday 22nd November 2019 - 2.30pm / 8.54 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 12 DEGREES

SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - Stormy sea state, high winds, big swells, big surf all amount to unsuitable scuba diving conditions in the South Wales area. The Autumnal weather is definitely affecting the inshore conditions in the region with volatile entry and exit, rip currents, swells, all round sea state. In land sites in the area would definitely be more suitable not affected by wind, tide or swell.

PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver courses and PADI Divemaster - We are holding a pool session at Hebron Hall in Dinas Powys near Cardiff City center on Saturday 7th December. We shall be running the PADI Open Water Diver Course, PADI Advanced Open water Diver and PADI Rescue diver course as well as the usual PADI Divemaster course.

WEATHER - A little more settled this week with lighter spells of wind and lighter rain. Friday through to Wednesday should be dry and Wednesday and Thursday rain. Temperatures are between 7 - 10 degrees with colder temperatures on the nights. Winds are still quite strong with 20mph plus mainly Northerly and North Easterly the next few days. Monday has the lighter winds and then stronger winds between 20 - 28 mph South Westerly Tuesday through to Monday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80

WIND - Winds are predominantly Northerly over the next few days and stronger on Friday and Saturday up to 28 mph. Wind will decrease on Sunday and Monday and change strong 27 mph South Westerly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Possible wind change to South Easterly on Thursday.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Inshore conditions on the South Wales coast should generally be calm on Friday through to Monday and especially on Monday with Northerly winds predicted and light Northerlies on Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday see a change in the week to Southerly winds up to 27 mph which will affect the sea state to stormy and choppy and rough sea states for these days.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 14 November 7ft/ Friday 15 November 2019 3ft / Saturday 16 November 2019 2ft /Sunday 17 November 2ft/ Monday 18 November 2019 1ft / Tuesday 19 November 2019 2ft / Wednesday 20 November 7ft / Thursday 21 November 2019 4ft
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 14 November 2019 - 7.55pm / 9.18 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 12 DEGREES

SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - Strong Northerly winds should clean up inshore conditions across South Wales therefore possible better sea conditions for diving on the coastline from Cardiff to Stackpole Quay. Conditions will change from Tuesday onwards as the winds change to a Southerly direction across the region bringing rougher inshore conditions. Sea state and swells will also be bigger and rougher on Tuesday onwards. Visibility will be minimal on all days due to previous conditions.

PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver courses and PADI Divemaster - We are currently running the PADI Open Water Diver course at Hebron Hall on the outskirts of Cardiff in Dinas Powys. The course is running on 7th December at Hebron Hall from 8am - 3pm on the Saturday session. We shall also be offering the PADI Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver courses.

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