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 Swansea Beach — 97/100 for kite foiling at expert level, 23 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of Porthcawl
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach | 1.4 km | 86/100Excellent | Wing Foiling · expert |
| Sandy Bay Beach | 1.4 km | 96/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Newton Beach | 3.6 km | 93/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Ogmore By Sea Beach | 5.1 km | 87/100Excellent | Windsurfing · advanced |
| Kenfig Sands | 5.6 km | 80/100Excellent | Kite Surfing · advanced |
| Dunraven Bay | 8.5 km | 77/100Good | Wing Foiling · advanced |
| Morfa Beach | 9.4 km | 76/100Good | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Aberavon Beach | 15.3 km | 89/100Excellent | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Llantwit Major Beach | 17.6 km | 86/100Excellent | Windsurfing · advanced |
| Swansea Beach | 22.5 km | 97/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Langland Bay | 22.8 km | 94/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Caswell Bay Beach | 24.1 km | 86/100Excellent | 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
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 Swansea Beach — 97/100 for kite foiling at expert level, 23 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.