Canyoning, Gorge Scrambling, Gorge Walking, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Brecon Beacons, Bannau Brycheiniog, Conditions Report 09th January 2025 - 15th January 2026 - Gorge walking, Gorge Scrambling are suitable, Canyoning events are suitable at the moment. River levels are medium at the moment, there is a medium flow of water in the rivers, gorge and Canyoning events are affected on the high . Gorge Scrambling, Gorge walking events are suitable for the next few days, Canyoning would have to be assessed for river levels to be suitable through the week with rain and weather conditions. There is medium rain over the next few days and river levels may 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 - 10th January 2026 - Weather has been stormy over the past few days, Areas in South Wales including Cardiff, Swansea, Bridgend, Brecon Beacons are all calming through the storm and river levels calming. Gorge walking, Gorge scrambling, Canyoning events are all suitable throughout the South Wales region, rivers are high so precautions must be taken
Coasteering Cardiff, Swansea, Porthcawl, South Wales predicted weekly report 09th January 2026 to 15th January 2026 Coasteering conditions will be un-suitable today and for the next day after in certain areas. The winds will be medium - high at times this will cause moderate to high seas, there will also be periods of offshore winds and choppier sea conditions. Later in the week towards the weekend the conditions will be suitable and then suitable and the swell and the wind will be medium in the area. Caution must be taken and tides, winds, swells, sea conditions checked daily. There will be no chance of coasteering later in the week if the swell stays the same. 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/569
Brecon Beacons, Bannau Brcheiniog [Brecon Beacons] National Park South Wales Four Water Falls walk, 4 waterfalls walk - Sgwd Clun Gwyn, Sgwd Isaf Clun Gwyn, Sgwd Y Pannwr and Sgwd Yr Eira. Brecon Beacons 4 waterfalls walk. Bannau Brcheiniog four waterfalls walk. All waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons National Park are running medium at the moment and the river levels are medium - high . There is rain forecast for the rest of the week onwards and heavy on several days, The land is dry and hard and water run off will be fast and hard. Caution must be taken for fast rising water, crumbling banks, tree fall, debris, rack fall etc.
WIND / SWELL / SEA / RIVER FORECAST - Friday 09th 2025 Wind nw26 - Swell 4 foot / Saturday 10th January 2025 Wind N11 - swell 4 foot / Sunday 11th January 2025 Wind s27 - Swell 3 Foot / Monday 12th January 2025 wind sw33 - Swell 7 foot / Tuesday 13th January 2025 Wind s15 - swell 4 foot / Wednesday 14th January 2025 Wind s12 - Swell 3 Foot / Thursday 15th January 2026 Wind s12 - Swell 3 Foot / Friday 16th January 2025 Wind w38 - Swell 8 foot / Saturday 10th January Wind sw29 - Swell 4 foot / Sunday 04th January wind n14 Swell 1 Foot / Monday Wind - Swell Foot / Tuesday - Wind / Swell Foot / Wednesday Wind Swell Foot / Thursday Wind - Swell Foot / Friday Wind Swell foot / High Tide HT 1pm / 8.2 meters / river levels 0.29 meters / Sea Temperature 9 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=