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 30.03.18 .85 meters (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)
WEATHER - Turning colder again with temperatures dropping to 0 degrees in places and maximum 10 degrees, wind is variable and strong on Saturday and Monday (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 6 Degrees
EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - .4m - .7m
PREDICTED 72 REPORT
Hard conditions to predict again this week, the rivers are high at the moment and the rain is coming in over the next few days, sites close to Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Porthcawl, Neath are all variable with river levels fluctuating, we had a great day on the Gorge yesterday with the group from St Athans military base, and the river levels were perfect. Need to keep an eye on the rainfall and the river level monitors, it is also very cold in the river so wrap up warm.
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 - Turning colder again with temperatures dropping to 0 degrees in places and maximum 10 degrees, wind is variable and strong on Saturday and Monday (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 8 Degrees
WIND - Again the wind is variable throughout the week strong winds on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday predicted and very cold, Friday has the lowest forecast, variation will be from 5mph - 30mph on the stronger days. (www.windguru.cz/5693)
SEA STATE AND SWELL - With the high winds the sea state again will very from rough and stormy to calmer on Friday and Sunday possibly. With the variation in wind need to keep an eye on the forecast at all times. (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
SWELL - 3FT - 8FT
HIGH TIDE TODAY - HT 6.46pm HEIGHT 9.4 Meters.
PREDICTED 72 HOUR REPORT
There are definite no go days on through the week, the only possible may be on Sunday when the swell and wind are settling down, coasteering sites close to Cardiff are definitely out, more protected sites close to Swansea may be manageable. Again watching the reports from all sources if key to predicting a safe coasteering event.
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 - Turning colder again with temperatures dropping to 0 degrees in places and maximum 10 degrees, wind is variable and strong on Saturday and Monday (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)
WATER TEMPERATURE - 8 Degrees
WIND - Again the wind is variable throughout the week strong winds on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday predicted and very cold, Friday has the lowest forecast, variation will be from 5mph - 30mph on the stronger days. (www.windguru.cz/5693)
SEA STATE AND SWELL - With the high winds the sea state again will very from rough and stormy to calmer on Friday and Sunday possibly. With the variation in wind need to keep an eye on the forecast at all times. (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)
SWELL - 3FT - 8FT
HIGH TIDE TODAY - HT 6.46pm HEIGHT 9.4 Meters.
PREDICTED 72 HOUR REPORT
Swells are pretty big through the week, the best day should be Friday and possibly Sunday, with he high winds this will make conditions more variable on beaches close to Cardiff, Swansea, Ogmore, Llanelli and stackpole. With the big swells we should get surf accross the region, however it is cold so wrap up warm.
Cardiff, Swansea & South Wales Group Outdoor Activities
Easter has already started with a fantastic event as we headed into the Canyon with the gang from the St Athans military base, it was the second event for the group after being with us in 2017. Rivers were big and cold but the team handled the conditions superbly, special thanks to Kelvin and Ramzi again for setting everything up. This weekend we are back in full flow with Aaroon and the lads on their stag weekend in Cardiff and Sarah with her work collegues heading into the mountains for fun and adventure Canyoning and Gorge Walking.
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE, have a fun, adventurous and safe time. PBWY.
