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 16.03.18 .85 meters (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)
WEATHER - Colder conditions coming in from the East again, bringing a mixed bag of rain, sleet, snow and wintery weather, max temperatures 7 degrees down to -3 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 5 Degrees
EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - .85m - 1.5m
PREDICTED 72 REPORT
The river levels have been high over the last few days, the ground is still saturated and the rain has fallen on and off through the week in Cardiff, Swansea, Neath, Newport, Bridgend. Conditions for gorge walking, gorge scrambling, ghyll scrambling and Canyoning are changeable with river levels are between .85 meters and 1.5 meters which is on the high levelfor gorge walking and gorge scrambling but definately not good for canyoning on the higher region which can pick up the faster flow with the rainfall. So be aware and possibly head for the gorge for the safer option even then if the river levels are too high for your ability do not enter the water, instead take a camera and get some good safe pictures of the falls.
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 - Colder conditions coming in from the East again, bringing a mixed bag of rain, sleet, snow and wintery weather, max temperatures 7 degrees down to -3 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 7 Degrees
WIND - Strong Easterlies and then Westerlies and South Westerlies over the next few days causing rough sea states and choppy swell in exposed regions strength 10 - 30 mph. The wind is erratic to say the least this week with strong cold Easterlies and then later Southerlies and Westerlies (www.windguru.cz/5693)
SEA STATE AND SWELL - Offshore winds in some places facing South and West and with the winds will come choppy and stormy sea states especially in exposed areas along the channel in Cardiff and Swansea and with the more onshore Westerlies and Southerliesn (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
SWELL - 1FT - 8FT
HIGH TIDE TODAY - HT 6pm HEIGHT 9 Meters.
PREDICTED 72 HOUR REPORT
There is a possibility of Coasteering on Sunday and possibly Monday, the winds are Easterlies which is offshore for sites close to Cardiff and Swansea and the swell is down on these days, this could bring good conditions for Coasteering, every other day in the South Wales area the conditions will be to severe for any coasteering events.
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 - Colder conditions coming in from the East again, bringing a mixed bag of rain, sleet, snow and wintery weather, max temperatures 7 degrees down to -3 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 7 Degrees
WIND - Strong Easterlies and then Westerlies and South Westerlies over the next few days causing rough sea states and choppy swell in exposed regions strength 10 - 30 mph. The wind is erratic to say the least this week with strong cold Easterlies and then later Southerlies and Westerlies (www.windguru.cz/5693)
SEA STATE AND SWELL - Offshore winds in some places facing South and West and with the winds will come choppy and stormy sea states especially in exposed areas along the channel in Cardiff and Swansea and with the more onshore Westerlies and Southerliesn (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
SWELL - 1FT - 8FT
HIGH TIDE TODAY - HT 6pm HEIGHT 9 Meters.
PREDICTED 72 HOUR REPORT
The swell and surf over the next few days and into next week is looking good, offshore winds and good swells close to Cardiff, Southern Down, Llantwit Major, Aberavon, Swansea, Llanllei, and upto Stackpole Quay . The wind being Easterly will be offshore in Llantwit, Southerdown, Porthcawl and a few beaches in Swansea, the wind then changes to Southerlies so could blow out a few sites.
Cardiff, Swansea & South Wales Group Outdoor Activities
Have to mention the gang last week who were canyoning with us in the Brecon Beacons, Mohit and the gang were fantastic in truly extreme conditions, the rivers were in full flow with the rapids flying and the waterfalls bouncing, our group battled on into a fantastic event with big scambles, climbs, rapids, thrills and spills. This week we have Ben and the lads on their Stag weekend in Cardiff, the rivers are still high so we are definitely in for some fun and games.
