Beach break · Wales · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Looking good — aim for 5h. — Best window: 5h–7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
South Wales' star spot — a consistent, multi-peak beach break that efficiently funnels Atlantic swells rising into the Bristol Channel.
Autumn and winter give the best swells but water is cold. Summer = smaller waves, max crowd.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Rest Bay usually works best around mid-tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Rest Bay is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Rest Bay comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Rest Bay, you can also check conditions at Llangennith, Putsborough, Croyde. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.