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Barry Island Beach Forecast
Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.
Current conditions
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What are the conditions at Barry Island Beach today? (4 Sept)
Today at Barry Island Beach: Epic! for wing foiling — 98/100 for expert level. Wind 20 kn W · Waves 2.1 m, 7 s · Tide 2.9–-3.2 m. Best window around 08:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Barry Island Beach: 2.1m waves with strong cross-shore wind. Wing Foiling looks Epic! in the late morning, with Kite Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 20°C / 68°F.
Forecast updated · ShorSense™
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In context.
A wide, south-facing crescent of sand on the Bristol Channel, sheltered from strong westerly winds. Surf is typically small, with only the largest swells producing rideable waves that break from mid to high tide, best at the eastern end; the beach also suits novice windsurfing in SW winds. The tidal range here can reach around 10 metres, with strong currents at times. RNLI lifeguards patrol from Easter weekends through a daily summer season, 10am-6pm.
- Coords
- 51.3888°N, 3.2743°W
- Facing
- S
- Nearest
- Barry Island
- Swell now
- N 355°
- Wind now
- W 272°
- Tide
- Tracked
- Updated
- 2026-06-16
- Surf
- Windsurf
- Kite
- Kite Foil
- Wing
- E-Foil
- Paddleboarding
- Swim
- Kayak
- Canoe
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Frequently asked questions.
Is Barry Island Beach good for surfing today?
Barry Island Beach scores 47/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Okay. Wind 20 kn W · Waves 2.1 m, 7 s · Tide 2.9–-3.2 m. Best window around 04:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.
What is the wind like at Barry Island Beach today?
Wind at Barry Island Beach today: 20 kn W (gusting 37 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.
What are the wave conditions at Barry Island Beach today?
Waves at Barry Island Beach today: 2.1 m, 7 s period from N, peeling character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.
What time is best for surfing at Barry Island Beach today?
The best window for surfing at Barry Island Beach today is around 04:00 UTC, when conditions score 47/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.
Is Barry Island Beach suitable for beginners today?
For beginners, Barry Island Beach scores 21/100 today for kite surfing — Don't Bother. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.
What water sports can I do at Barry Island Beach?
Barry Island Beach is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.
Where is Barry Island Beach?
Barry Island Beach is a coastal location near Barry Island in United Kingdom. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.
How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Barry Island Beach?
4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Barry Island Beach, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.
Is 4Shor any good?
For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.
Is 4Shor for me?
If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊
Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?
Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.
What's the science behind 4Shor?
4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.
Is it really a free trial?
Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.
I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?
Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.
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