Scuba Diving South Wales, West Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Carmarthen, Pembrokeshire 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, Pembrokeshire SA623AX .
SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay, Martins Haven, St Brides Bay.
Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, West Wales 19th November 2024 - Scuba diving conditions are looking unsuitable for the next few days, with strong to gale force winds and large sea swells. The sea state should be rough even for experienced divers. Conditions are looking un-suitable for the next few days and unsafe in most regions. Sites close to Cardiff, Swansea, Carmarthen will all have the harder conditions and limited visibility and the West Wales sites such as Martins Haven and Site Brides bay the better conditions and visibility all round. The swell is due to pick up by the end of the week and may cause more turbulent diving conditions in the region. Update - 20th November 2024 , Weather is very cold at the moment and there is ice and frost through out the area
WIND / SWELL / SEA / RIVER FORECAST - Friday November 2024 Wind - Swell foot / Saturday 16th November 2024 Wind w14 - Swell 2 Foot / Sunday 17th November 2024 wind ew25 - Swell 4 foot / Monday 18th November 2024 Wind w34 - swell 5 foot / Tuesday 19th November 2024 Wind w37 - Swell 4 Foot / Wednesday 20th November 2024 Wind nw17 - Swell 2 Foot / Thursday 21st November 2024 Wind nw26 - Swell 2 foot / Friday 22nd November 2024 Wind nw20 - Swell 3 foot / Saturday 25th November 2024 wind s40 - Swell 6 Foot / Sunday November 2024 Wind - Swell Foot / Monday 2024 - Wind / Swell Foot / Tuesday 2024 Wind Swell Foot / Wednesday 2024 Wind - Swell Foot / Thursday Wind Swell foot / High Tide HT 19.13pm / 10.13 meters / river levels .25 meters / Sea Temperature 13 degrees / River temperature 7 degrees / www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640054 / magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/ / https://www.windguru.cz/5693 https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcjkgequs#?date=
Scuba Diving South Wales, West Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Carmarthen, Pembrokeshire 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, Pembrokeshire SA623AX .
SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay, Martins Haven, St Brides Bay.
Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, West Wales 22.11.2023 - Scuba diving conditions are looking fair for the next few days with off shore winds and general sea swells. The sea state should be manageable for experienced divers and looking better on Tuesday as the swell drops to low and the winds are predominantly off shore across the South wales region. Sites close to Cardiff, Swansea, Camarthen will all have the harder conditions and limited visibility and the West Wales sites such as Martins Haven and Site Brides bay the better conditions and visibility all round. The swell is due to pick up by the end of the week and may cause more turbulent diving conditions in the region.
WIND / SWELL / SEA / RIVER FORECAST - 2023 Wind - Swell / Saturday 2023 Wind - Swell Foot / Sunday November 2023 wind - Swell foot / Monday 20th November 2023 Wind nw21 - swell 7 foot / Tuesday 21st November 2023 Wind nw14 - Swell 2 Foot / Wednesday 22nd November 2023 Wind w20 - Swell 1 Foot / Thursday 23rd November 2023 Wind w27 - Swell 2 foot / Friday 24th November 2023 Wind nw16 - Swell 2 foot / Saturday 25th November 2023 wind e11 - Swell 1 Foot / Sunday 26th November 2023 Wind - Swell n12 Foot 2 / Monday 2023 - Wind / Swell Foot / Tuesday 2023 Wind - Swell Foot / Wednesday 2023 Wind - Swell Foot / Thursday Wind Swell foot / High Tide HT 11.15am / 9.2 meters / river levels 0.621 meters / Sea Temperature 12 degrees / River temperature 7 degrees / www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640054 / magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/ / https://www.windguru.cz/5693 https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcjkgequs#?date=
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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 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 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 - More turbulent weather and unsettled weather ahead for the next few days. Temperatures are constantly around the 10 - 8 degrees mark and variation of wet and dry weather . Most days will be wet on most days with only Thursday and Monday looking dry days. The wind is where the huge variation will be with high winds coming in from all directions. 25 mph NW on Thursday, 36mph South on Friday, SW 55mph Saturday, W 52mph Sunday, W 24mph Monday, E 25mph Tuesday, W 25mph Wednesday, N 26mph Thursday. A real mixed bag of weather with the wind coming in from all directions. The wind will also affect the temperature as well with Easterly bring colder temperatures. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80
WIND - Winds are very unpredictable this week and swirling in all directions 25 mph NW on Thursday, 36mph South on Friday, SW 55mph Saturday, W 52mph Sunday, W 24mph Monday, E 25mph Tuesday, W 25mph Wednesday, N 26mph Thursday. 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.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Rough seas generally this week with high winds and large swells. The calmer days will be Tuesday and Thursday next week with the winds predicted from the East and the North.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 27 February 2020 9ft/ Friday 28 February 2020 8ft / Saturday 29 February 2020 18ft /Sunday 01 March 2020 12ft/ Monday 02 March 2020 7ft / Tuesday 03 March 2020 7ft /Wednesday 04 March 2020 9ft / Thursday 05 March 2020 7ft
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 27th February - 8.39pm / 8.85 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 DEGREES
Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Carmarthenshire 27th February 2020 - Adverse conditions again this week with strong wind, stormy seas, big swells and strong tides. Unsafe sea conditions with volatile inshore conditions related to the weather and sea conditions. Also very bad visibility due to weeks of stormy sea conditions. As usual with conditions better to head inland to Open water training sites where the conditions will be protected from the weather, especially the wind.
PADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales - Scuba diving courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales are being delivered through the PADI Open water Diver System and the SSI Open Water Diver System. Each course of education offers theory, confined water training and Open water training to establish the Open Water Diver course. The subsequent courses then progress to the next levels of specialist areas and Advanced progressive diving.
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 - August has thrown up its usual bag of tricks, yet again another year and another week of high winds , heavy rain, cooler temperatures and stormy conditions. This week will have it all high winds coming from the West and the South for most part of the week especially Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures are around 16 - 19 degrees. Heavy rain predicted for Friday and into Saturday and rain into Sunday. Dryer for the early part of next week and moderate but lighter winds. 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, 25mph Thursday, 35mph Friday, 27mph Saturday, 28mph Sunday. Winds will ease slightly the beginning of next week. The main direction of the wind all week will be West, South Westerly across the South Wales region.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Very choppy stormy seas for the next few days with high Westerly and Southerly winds and big wind and ground swells in the Channel. Inshore and off shore will be stormy and blown out for most of the weekend and into next week.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 15 August 2019 7ft / Friday 16 August 2019 9ft / Saturday 17 August 2019 8ft /Sunday 18 August 7 ft/ Monday 19 August 2019 7ft / Tuesday 20 August 2019 5ft / Wednesday 21 August 4ft / Thursday 22 August 2019
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 15 August 2019 - 7.27pm / 9.1meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 16 DEGREES
SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - High Winds, Choppy Seas, heavy rain generally low pressure stormy weather for the next few days. General diving conditions are bad at the moment across the whole of South Wales. Definitely need to head inland but evan inland sites will be affected by the rain wash off on Friday and Saturday. The visibility will be bad throughout the regions coastlines and also entrance and exit conditions are not suitable. Might be a good idea to hang your fins up and get your surfboards out.
PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver courses - The main season for us is just about to start in September and October. We are in the process of running the PADI Open Water Diver Course for the South Wales region including Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and the South Wales region. The online theory is on going and the next pool session is on 07th September 2019 in Hebron Hall in Dinas Powys near to Cardiff. Students from all over the area including Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, South Wales. We are also running the PADI Advanced Open water Diver course and the PADI Rescue Diver Course.
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 of dry warm weather here in South Wales, high temperatures 20 - 21 degrees and moderate to light winds changing direction through the week. May change cooler Monday Tuesday and may have rain on Thursday to the end of next week. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WIND - Moderate winds again and generally from all directions, highest winds will be from the North West and the East and dropping down on Wednesday and Thursday into next week.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Relatively calm seas this week with low winds from most directions, No winds over 13 mph predicted so sea state should be calm for most regions including Cardiff, Swansea and up to Llanelli.
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Friday 05th July 2019 1ft / Saturday 06th July 2019 1ft / Sunday 07th July 2019 1ft / Monday 08th July 2019 1ft / Tuesday 09th July 2019 1ft / Wednesday 10th July 1ft / Thursday 11th July 2019 1ft
HIGH TIDE - FRIDAY 05th July 2019 - 8.56am / 9.36 meters
SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - Scuba diving conditions are looking excellent this week with good weather, low swells, light winds and good tides. The visibility accross the South Wale region should be between 1 - 5 meters and very good in parts of the country such as Stackpole Quay. Swansea and even down to Sker point should get good diving conditions on the incoming tides. As always need to monitor the water movement including rip currents, currents, tides, wind, swell etc.
PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver courses - Even though conditions are looking favourable this week all levels are diver must take the upmost precaution when diving on the South Wales coastline. A good level to start is the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and progressing to the PADI Rescue Diver, both of which anable the diver to protect themselves, their buddy and the environment far better than the more basic levels such as the PADI Open Water Diver. Experience, control and supervision are quay to diving in the coastal waters of the UK.
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 - Warm and dry with moderate winds. High temperatures on Friday and Saturday and getting cooler Sunday onwards. Variable moderate winds from all directions through the week. Long, light days with lots of sunshine for the next couple of days.http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WIND - Moderate to strong winds over the next couple of days up to 21 mph Easterlies on Friday and dropping back on Saturday to 15 mph Westerlies. Back up again on Sunday to 20 mph Westerlies and then dropping to more moderate 10 - 12 mph in various directions
SEA STATE and SWELL - Inshore on Friday and Saturday should be quite calm with small swells and offshore winds on Friday but turning onshore on Saturday. Sunday and Monday the swell is picking up to 5 ft with stronger Westerly winds causing rougher inshore sea conditions. This should drop down again with low swell and calmer winds the rest of the week.
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Friday 28th June 2019 1ft / Saturday 29th June 2019 1ft / Sunday 30th June 2019 5ft / Monday 01st July 2019 5ft / Tuesday 02nd July 2019 32t / Wednesday 03rd July 1ft / Thursday 04th July 2019 1ft
HIGH TIDE - FRIDAY 28th June 2019 - 3.41pm / 7.82 meters
SCUBA DIVING WALES, SOUTH WALES CARDIFF, SWANSEA, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE - There should be good access to certain dive sites this week depending on the wind direction as there are strong Easterly winds today and strong winds tomorrow. The weather is good and the swell is small tomorrow so may get better scuba diving conditions on Saturday. As the swell and the wind pick up conditions will change making harder diving conditions. As always diving will be better on the incoming tides in most areas.
PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver courses - The better level of diver is the rescue diver qualification for the dives in the UK. With big tides, strong currents, surf, swells and limited visibility at times, then the more competent diver the safer diver with these conditions. We are running all courses in the PADI System for all levels of divers to gain competency and ability to dive off the shores of the UK and the Welsh coastline.