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 22.12.2017 0.48 meters (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)
WEATHER - Medium rain next two days, Changeable weather over next few days, mild temperatures 10 degrees down to 5 degrees, high winds SW and sporadic rain fall. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 7 Degrees
EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - 0.5 Meters
PREDICTED 72 REPORT
River levels are high at the moment up to .48 meters which is on the maximum levels and just about suitable for Canyoning on the Mellte river but possible on the Sychryd river with caution for gorge walking, canyoning, ghyll scrambling the weather is looking changeable over the next few days with high winds and blistery rain so river levels should be OK but need to check levels and weather on a day to day basis . The water temperature is always low in the rivers so thermal protection is essential as always especially with the freezing cold surface temperatures.
ACTIVITIES - Coasteering, Tomb-stoning, Sea Level Traversing
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, 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 - WEATHER - Medium rain next two days, Changeable weather over next few days, mild temperatures 10 degrees down to 5 degrees, high winds SW and sporadic rain fall. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 10 Degrees
WIND - Strong South Westerly winds throughout most of the weekend but quite calm on Friday , strong winds into next week, mild air and SW - SSW winds causing mostly onshores (www.windguru.cz/5693)
SEA STATE AND SWELL - Winds are good on Friday and strong through the week, so calm then stormy rough sea state throughout the channel through the week, swell is minimum of 3ft ranging to a huge 14ft predicted (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
HIGH TIDE - HT 8.41PM HEIGHT 8.64Meters
PREDICTED 72 HOUR REPORT
Only possible day may be Friday for the experienced coasteerer, the rest of the week is a definite no go, big swells, high winds, storm conditions all sites from Cardiff to Stackpole will be out of the question, get your surf boards out and ride the waves for Christmas.
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 - WEATHER - Medium rain next two days, Changeable weather over next few days, mild temperatures 10 degrees down to 5 degrees, high winds SW and sporadic rain fall. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 10 Degrees
WIND - Strong South Westerly winds throughout most of the weekend but quite calm on Friday , strong winds into next week, mild air and SW - SSW winds causing mostly onshores (www.windguru.cz/5693)
SEA STATE AND SWELL - Winds are good on Friday and strong through the week, so calm then stormy rough sea state throughout the channel through the week, swell is minimum of 3ft ranging to a huge 14ft predicted (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
HIGH TIDE - HT 8.41PM HEIGHT 8.64Meters
PREDICTED 72 HOUR REPORT
Friday is looking a good day all round, good swell, warm weather, calm sea's, low wind and good tides so all beaches should be working, the rest of the week is a different matter, high winds, big swells, stormy seas, only protected South and South East beaches will have a chance of good surf, top tip is aim for Coney beach in Porthcawl and Caswell in Swansea.
Well the only thing we can predict for the next week is that its going to be unpredictable but great fun, the christmas and new Year time will bring in big Swells, big Surf, flowing rivers, stormy seas, and a great deal of fun and adventure. The best plan though is to keep safe, this time of year can bring exiting but turbulent natural conditions so enjoy the weather and the environment but with respect and caution. WHATEVER HAPPENS HAVE A FUN FILL, ADVENTUROUS AND SAFE CHRISTMAS.
