Canyoning, Gorge Scrambling, Gorge Walking, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Brecon Beacons Conditions Report 14th April 2024 - Gorge walking, Gorge Scrambling are suitable, Canyoning is suitable at the moment. River levels are Medium at the moment, there is a steady flow of water in the rivers, gorge and Canyoning events are affected on the lower and the higher level. Gorge Scrambling, Gorge walking events are suitable for the next few days, Canyoning would have to be assessed for river levels to be suitable or un-suitable through the week with rain and weather conditions. There may be heavier rain over the next few days and river levels will rise and may cause different issues for activities especially on the Canyoning event days. Issues would relate to river levels, debris, trees, boulders, man made items, caution should be taken at all times. All gorge walking, gorge scrambling. There are higher numbers of tourists on the site at present and caution must to taken for all users on site. Extra caution must be taken to debris in the river causing hazards. River levels must be assessed constantly to make sure there are safe water levels in the region for the events. Rivers are cold and the correct thermal protection must be worn including Buoyancy Aid, Helmet, Wet Suit, protective footwear . www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640054 / magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/ / https://www.windguru.cz/5693 UPDATE / 15th April 2024 - Stormy weather over the night and mainly dry periods especially in Cardiff, Swansea, Porrhcawl, Brecon Beacons. River levels will be running moderately and should stay moderate for the next few days. UPDATE - 19th April 2024 The rainfall has been low over the past couple of days, the river levels are running at a lower moderate level all Canyoning and Gorge Scrambling and Gorge Walking events in South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Brecon Beacons areas are suitable. UPDATE - 20.04.2024 Dry weather through the evening and rivers are running at a moderate to lower level, all canyoning activities are suitable.

Coasteering Cardiff, Swansea, Porthcawl, South Wales predicted weekly report 14th April 2024 - Coasteering conditions will be unsuitable today and for the next couple of days ahead in certain areas. The winds will be strong at times this will cause swells and rougher seas, there will also be periods of calmer winds and sea conditions. Later in the week towards the weekend the conditions will be suitable and the swell and the wind will be to low in the area. Caution must be taken and tides, winds, swells, sea conditions checked daily. There will be a chance of coasteering later in the week if the swell decreases. Conditions may be better in West Wales in sheltered areas. The sea conditions will only be suitable mainly 2 - 3 hours before the high tide and 1 hour after high tide. The Sea is cold and the correct thermal and PPE protection must be worn including Buoyancy Aid, Helmet, Wet Suit, protective footwear www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640054 / https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Porthcawl-Point/forecasts/latest/six_day / www.windguru.cz/5693 UPDATE 09.04.2024 - There has been heavy rain overnight and the river levels are high at the moment, levels should drop to be suitable for gorge walking and gorge scrambling but unsuitable for Canyoning.

WIND / SWELL / SEA / RIVER FORECAST - 2024 Wind - Swell / Saturday March 2024 Wind - Swell Foot / Sunday 14th April 2024 wind w26 - Swell 3 foot / Monday 15th April 2024 Wind w46 - swell 5 foot / Tuesday 16th April 2024 Wind nw32 - Swell 4 Foot / Wednesday 17th April 2024 Wind n24 - Swell 3 Foot / Thursday 18th April 2024 Wind w19 - Swell 2 foot / Friday 19th April 2024 Wind w16 - Swell 1 foot / Saturday 20th April 2024 wind e7 - Swell 1 Foot / Sunday April 2024 Wind - Swell Foot / Monday April 2024 - Wind / Swell Foot / Tuesday April 2024 Wind Swell Foot / Wednesday April 2024 Wind - Swell Foot / Thursday Wind Swell foot / High Tide HT 11.01am/ 8.39 meters / river levels .43 meters / Sea Temperature 10 degrees / River temperature 7 degrees / www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640054 / magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/ / https://www.windguru.cz/5693 https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcjkgequs#?date=