ACTIVITIES - Gorge Walking, Gorge Scrambling, Ghyll Scrambling, Canyoning
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bridgend, Brecon Beacons, Porthcawl.
SITE LOCATION - Waterfalls region, Brecon Beacons, Pontneddfechan, South Wales SA115ND/SA115US
RIVER LEVEL - As Of 06.04.18 .42 meters (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)
WEATHER - Will vary in relationship to the wind, generally mornings are colder and afternoons getting warmer, temperatures between 2 degrees and 12 degrees, strong Easterly winds will bring cold weather especially in the mornings, rain showers on and off through out the day. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 6 Degrees
EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - .4m - .7m
PREDICTED 72 REPORT
Rivers are quite high at the moment at .4 meters and rain coming in later should average around .6 meters through the next few days. Gorge walking and Canyoning sites close to Cardiff, Swansea, Neath, Porthcawl in South Wales will have the better conditions, need to keep an eye on the rainfall especially over the next few days.
ACTIVITIES - Coasteering, Tomb-stoning, Sea Level Traversing
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Barry, Cardiff, Porthcawl, Swansea, Bridgend, Southerndown, Ogmore by Sea, Llantwitt Major, Aberavon
SITE LOCATION - Ogmore By Sea, Caswell Bay, Langland Bay, Mewslade Bay, Stachpole Quay
WEATHER - Will vary in relationship to the wind, generally mornings are colder and afternoons getting warmer, temperatures between 2 degrees and 12 degrees, strong Easterly winds will bring cold weather especially in the mornings, rain showers on and off through out the day. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 8 Degrees
WIND - This week is all about the wind, Friday will bring high gale force winds Easterlies and very cold, the rest of the week then will calm down and turn more Northerly, winds can get up to 30 mph on Friday and then picking up again later into next week. (www.windguru.cz/5693)
SEA STATE AND SWELL - The Channel will get varied conditions with varying winds coming in from the East, North and West. Strong Easterlies will blow out Easterly beaches but Westerly beaches will be protected and there is alot of swell around this week from 2ft to 8 ft with consistent swell and surf throughout the regions and beaches close to Cardiff, Porthcawl, Southerdown and Swansea. (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
SWELL - 2FT - 8FT
HIGH TIDE TODAY - HT 10.40am HEIGHT 8 .36Meters.
PREDICTED 72 HOUR REPORT
Again unfortunately no great possibility of coasteering on sites close to Cardiff, Swansea, Llanelli, Tenby with swell upto 8ft accross the region over the next few days. This will mean hard exiting conditions on all sites accross the South wales region, the better areas would be in West Wales on the protected sites.
ACTIVITIES - Surfing, Surf Ski, Paddle Boarding, Body Boarding Surf Kayaking
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff, Porthcawl, Swansea
SITE LOCATION - Southerndown, Ogmore By Sea, Porthcawl, Aberavon, Caswell Bay, Langland Bay, Swansea.
WEATHER - Will vary in relationship to the wind, generally mornings are colder and afternoons getting warmer, temperatures between 2 degrees and 12 degrees, strong Easterly winds will bring cold weather especially in the mornings, rain showers on and off through out the day. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 8 Degrees
WIND - This week is all about the wind, Friday will bring high gale force winds Easterlies and very cold, the rest of the week then will calm down and turn more Northerly, winds can get up to 30 mph on Friday and then picking up again later into next week. (www.windguru.cz/5693)
SEA STATE AND SWELL - The Channel will get varied conditions with varying winds coming in from the East, North and West. Strong Easterlies will blow out Easterly beaches but Westerly beaches will be protected and there is alot of swell around this week from 2ft to 8 ft with consistant swell and surf throughout the regions and beaches close to Cardiff, Porthcawl, Southerdown and Swansea. (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
SWELL - 2FT - 8FT
HIGH TIDE TODAY - HT 10.40am HEIGHT 8 .36Meters.
PREDICTED 72 HOUR REPORT
Swells are big throughout the area especially on beaches close to Cardiff and Swansea, there are also areas with off shore winds which could mean good surf in certain areas such as Rest Bay in Porthcawl, Llangenith, surf is good all over just need to check the wind conditions to choose the better beaches.
Cardiff, Swansea & South Wales Group Outdoor Activities
Were still in the Easter holidays and I have to admit its not been the warmest but it has been full of adventure and great conditions for Canyoning, Gorge Walking, Gorge Scrambling, Surfing and all out adventure on the rivers, mountains and the sea. We have family groups with us this weekend including Sean and the gang with us Gorge Walking, the guys are heading up to the mountains for a fun family day out.
We are also preparing for our Stag groups from Cardiff and Swansea, with a full programme for their Stag weekend adventures in South Wales.
