ACTIVITIES - Gorge Walking, Canyoning, Gorge Scrambling, Ghyll Scrambling.
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF10BZ , Swansea SA20AY , Newport, Bridgend CF311BB , Brecon Beacons SA115US , SA115ND , Porthcawl CF365dh , Neath SA106DF .
SITE LOCATION - Waterfalls region, Brecon Beacons, Pontneddfechan, South Wales SA115ND/SA115US/SA11SUT
WEATHER - A little more settled this week with lighter spells of wind and lighter rain. Friday through to Wednesday should be dry and Wednesday and Thursday rain. Temperatures are between 7 - 10 degrees with colder temperatures on the nights. Winds are still quite strong with 20mph plus mainly Northerly and North Easterly the next few days. Monday has the lighter winds and then stronger winds between 20 - 28 mph South Westerly Tuesday through to Monday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80
RIVER LEVEL and TEMPERATURE - .90 meters high and 6 Degrees (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)
EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - .90 meters - .60 meters
GORGE WALKING, CANYONING, GORGE SCRAMBLING CARDIFF AND SWANSEA PREDICTED REPORT - River levels are high at the moment on the Mellte River up to .9 meters and the land is saturated with water giving a constant flow of water. Dry weather is predicted for the next few days so the water levels should drop to a suitable .5 meters allowing access to all rivers for Gorge walking, Gorge scrambling and Canyoning. Next few days looking good for the gorge activities and Canyoning should be accessible as the rivers drop. water will not be dropping as quickly due to the saturated water levels on land.
WIND - Winds are predominantly Northerly over the next few days and stronger on Friday and Saturday up to 28 mph. Wind will decrease on Sunday and Monday and change strong 27 mph South Westerly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Possible wind change to South Easterly on Thursday.
SEA STATE and SWELL - Inshore conditions on the South Wales coast should generally be calm on Friday through to Monday and especially on Monday with Northerly winds predicted and light Northerlies on Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday see a change in the week to Southerly winds up to 27 mph which will affect the sea state to stormy and choppy and rough sea states for these days.
https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
SWELL and SURF FORECAST Thursday 14 November 7ft/ Friday 15 November 2019 3ft / Saturday 16 November 2019 2ft /Sunday 17 November 2ft/ Monday 18 November 2019 1ft / Tuesday 19 November 2019 2ft / Wednesday 20 November 7ft / Thursday 21 November 2019 4ft
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 14 November 2019 - 7.55pm / 9.18 meters WATER TEMPERATURE - 12 DEGREES
COASTEERING CARDIFF, SWANSEA, PORTHCAWL, CARMARTHEN PREDICTED WEEKLY REPORT - Looking positively better this week for coasteering with Northerly winds and on Friday - Monday. Swell is also lower with 3 - 1 foot swells with 1 foot on Monday. Monday is actually looking the better day with low 8 mph winds, small swell and offshore conditions. Winds then change strong Southerly on the Tuesday through to Thursday so conditions will be turbulent on these days. Swell is also bigger when the winds change to Southerlies.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES REPORT 15TH OCTOBER 2019 - Good week all around ahead canyoning, gorge walking, gorge scrambling and coasteering all looking good on various days with lighter rain, lower swells and offshore winds in the region. We have Ollie and the lads on their Stag weekend in Cardiff with us Canyoning on Saturday we'll keep you updated on conditions through the week ahead.
