The right spot near Porthcawl. At the right time.
Every beach within 25 km of Porthcawl, scored 0–100 for your sport and your ability — with the full 8-day forecast and alerts when your window opens, in the app.
Watersports spots near Porthcawl
12 beaches within 25 km of Porthcawl, United Kingdom, each scored 0–100 for today by sport and ability level.
Where can you surf near Porthcawl today?
The best-scoring spot near Porthcawl right now is Ogmore By Sea Beach — 93/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 5 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of Porthcawl
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach1.4 km | 1.4 km | 91/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Sandy Bay Beach1.4 km | 1.4 km | 88/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Newton Beach3.6 km | 3.6 km | 82/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Ogmore By Sea Beach5.1 km | 5.1 km | 93/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Kenfig Sands5.6 km | 5.6 km | 86/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Dunraven Bay8.5 km | 8.5 km | 79/100GoodKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Morfa Beach9.4 km | 9.4 km | 83/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Aberavon Beach15.3 km | 15.3 km | 83/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Llantwit Major Beach17.6 km | 17.6 km | 80/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Swansea Beach22.5 km | 22.5 km | 89/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Langland Bay22.8 km | 22.8 km | 86/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Caswell Bay Beach24.1 km | 24.1 km | 88/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Porthcawl, not driving distance. “Best today” is the highest score across all sports and ability levels at that spot for the current hour, so a spot can rank highly for a discipline you do not do — open the spot page for the full sport × ability breakdown.
Further afield
Learning near Porthcawl?
The list above is ranked by distance and covers every ability. These are ranked by how forgiving the conditions are for someone starting out.
04 · FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How many surf spots are near Porthcawl?
There are 12 beaches and watersports spots within 25 km of Porthcawl, United Kingdom, ranging from 1 km to 24 km away. Each one is scored 0–100 for ten watersports across four ability levels.
Where is the best place to surf near Porthcawl today?
The best-scoring spot near Porthcawl right now is Ogmore By Sea Beach — 93/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 5 km away.
How does 4Shor score spots near Porthcawl?
Every spot gets a 0–100 score per sport and per ability level, derived from nearshore wave modelling over seafloor bathymetry plus national met-office wind forecasts — so a beginner and an expert see different scores for the same conditions on the same day. Scores update hourly.