Scuba Diving South Wales, West Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Carmarthen, Pembrokeshire regions
Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling
LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwit Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG, Pembrokeshire SA623AX .
SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay, Martins Haven, St Brides Bay.

Scuba Diving Wales, South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, West Wales 07th January 2021- Scuba diving conditions in South Wales are looking good for the next couple of days, the wind is low and offshore and the swell is small. This should give good calm conditions for the next few days. Into next week the wind is picking up and the swell getting larger so conditions will deteriorate. The weather is very cold and the viability, so diving with the correct thermal equipment and advanced knowledge will be necessary. will be low The government lockdown policies are now changing daily and there are new restrictions on several sites, please follow the government legislation and restrictions for the day.

PADI and SSI Open Water Diver courses in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and South Wales 07th January 2021 - The PADI and SSI diving programmes are now under government restrictions with our next training pool session on 20th March 2021. We are elated to get our students back in the water scuba diving and are planning to run our full diving programme from the pool session on 20th March 2021 onwards. As always the theoretical sections of the course can all be completed online prior to the pool session training.

WIND SWELL FORECAST South Wales 07th January 2021 - Thursday January 07th 2021 Wind 9NW - Swell  1 Foot / Friday January 08th 2021 Wind 14NW - Swell 1 foot / Saturday January 09th 2021 Wind 15NW - Swell 1 Foot / Sunday January 10th 2021 Wind 6N - Swell 1 Foot / Monday January 11th 2021 Wind 24W - Swell 2 Foot / Tuesday January 12th 2021 Wind 19W - Swell 5 Foot / Wednesday January 13th 2021 Wind 12W - Swell 5 Foot / Thursday January 14th Wind

RAINFALL - Dry for the next few days and predominantly Northerly Winds through out the South Wales region. There will be rain due on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.

SEA STATE and SWELL - Winds are moderate over the next few days and predominately North Westerly. The winds will change on Monday on wards to Westerlies. The sea will be rougher with the change of winds from Monday on wards. Swell will also be bigger and sea state more volatile.

https://magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/
HIGH TIDE - Thursday 07th January 2021 12.20pm / 8.34 meters.
SEA TEMPERATURE - 8 DEGREES 

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80
RIVER LEVEL and TEMPERATURE - ..278 meters high and 6 Degrees (http://rloi.naturalresources.wales/ViewDetails?station=4121)

EXPECTED RIVER LEVEL OVER NEXT 72 HOURS - .278 -meters - .35 meters

Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Camarthen regions ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwitt Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG . SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay DATE 12th April - 19th April 2019 WEATHER -   The main weather system for the week to come will be dry and cold similar to last week. Dry weather but with cold Easterly winds will drop the temperatures feeling alot colder.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80) WATER TEMPERATURE - 9 Degrees WIND -  Easterlies again this week and quite strong. 20 mph for most of the week and up to 30mph on Tuesday and Wednesday. https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/) SEA STATE AND SWELL -   Again Easterly winds will give very good inshore conditions and choppier off shore. Any Easterly facing beaches will also see choppier waters as the high winds push in. (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/) SWELL and SURF Forecast  Friday 12th April 2019 3 ft Saturday 13th April 2019 3ft Sunday 14th April 2019 4ft Monday 15th April 4ft Tuesday 16h April 6ft Wednesday 17th April 4ft Thursday 18th April 4 foot TIDES TODAY

Low	5:23AM	2.73m
High	11:47AM	8.09m
Low	5:53PM	2.96m

First Light	5:47AM
Sunrise	6:23AM
Sunset	8:08PM
Last Light	8:43PM

Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Camarthen regions

Date - 06th August 2018

ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling

LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwitt Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG .

SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay

WEATHER -Variable weather again with a colder feel temperatures 9 - 18 degrees, rain on Saturday, Sunday and today and gusty winds throughout the next few days. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)

WATER TEMPERATURE - 18 Degrees

WIND - Wind is very gusty this week and coming from all directions with Easterly, Westerly, and South Westerlies more predominant. Weekend is looking the worst for the high winds up to 25 mph (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)

SEA STATE AND SWELL - Sea State will be choppy and again un predictable due to changing wind conditions,the weekend will see the choppier conditions with high winds predicted. (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)

SWELL - 2 - 6 foot

TIDE

High3:37AM8.06mLow9:52AM2.81mHigh4:12PM8.35mLow10:35PM2.49m

Visibility - 1 - 2 meters

Summer is on its way out and the Autumn is coming in, this means a change in conditions through the South Wales region. Water temperature will be high into October but at present there are high winds and swells forecast which will affect the conditions especially the visibility.

We have had a prolonged period of good conditions but that is now behind us, hopefully we can get a period of no swell and light winds to enhance the diving conditions.

Currently we are running the PADI Open Water Diver course for people across South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and across the region. We are also in the process of delivering the PADI Rescue diver course.

Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Llanelli , Camarthen regions

Date - 25th August 2018

ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling

LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH , Swansea SA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB , Southerndown CF320RN , Newport NP202UW ,Ogmore by Sea CF320PH , Llantwitt Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS , Aberavon SA12 6QP , Stackpole Quay SA715DZ , Llanelli SA154SG .

SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay

WEATHER - Colder than usual for this time of year 11 - 17 degrees, cloudy all week with heavy rain on Sunday. Strong winds on Sunday. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)

WATER TEMPERATURE - 18 Degrees

WIND - Variable winds this week with gale force expected on Sunday 26th August along the South Wales region, other days are medium winds and calm on Tuesday and Thursday (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)

SEA STATE AND SWELL - Relatively calm sea's especially Tuesday and Thursday, very rough sea's on Sunday into Monday with  the gale force winds heading in. Winds are mainly Southerlies with strong winds turning Westerly.   (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)

SWELL - 2 foot - 7 foot  Max

Visibility - 1 - 2 meters

Definate change in the conditions over the last couple of weeks, from warm and sunny we have had cold and stormy. August definitely is a mixed bag of weather now. Big winds and stormy seas have affected the Scuba Diving in all areas across South Wales, best option if to head inland to the protected sites. My be lucky and get a dive in on the West Wales coast.

Last weekend we completed the PADI Open Water Diver course with Natalie, Hayley, Gavin, Mike and Nia. All passed there full Open Water diver qualification and are now set to prepare for the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver qualification.

This is the diving season for us now, warm waters and calmer seas in the months of September, October and November. We are then off on our epic trip to South Africa and Mozambique to see our wonderful sharks and creatures. We will keep you full informed.

Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Llanelli region

Date - 28th June 2018

ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling

LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF105BZ , Porthcawl CF365DH, SwanseaSA20AY , Bridgend CF311BB, Southerndown CF320RN, Ogmore by Sea CF320PH, Llantwitt Major , Oxwich Bay SA31LS, Aberavon SA12 6QP, Stackpole Quay sa715dz, Llanelli SA154SG,

SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay

WEATHER - Warm and sunny again this week with Easterly winds, temperatures between 15 degrees and 26 degrees (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)

WATER TEMPERATURE - 14 Degrees

WIND - Easterly and South Easterly winds over the next few days ranging from 8 - 25 mph.  (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)

SEA STATE AND SWELL -  Calm to wind chop seas, high Easterly wind bring white horses and offshore chop (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)

SWELL - 1ft -2ft

Visibility - 2-5 meters

Great conditions again this week, definitely the best time all year form Scuba diving in South Wales, weather is sunny fine and warm, Sea temperatures are rising up to a comfortable 14 degrees, the wind is light and offshore and the best part the visibility is up to 8 meters in parts of the coast.

The perfect conditions to train to become a Scuba Diver in the UK with the PADI Open Water Diver certification allowing you to dive up to 18 meters globally. Also the PADI Open Water diver Advanced course will allow our divers up to 30 meters to get even more pleasure from the sea.

Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Llanelli region

Date - 22nd June 2018

ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling

LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff CF10 , Porthcawl CF36 , SwanseaSA1 , Bridgend, Southerndown, Ogmore by Sea, Llantwitt Major, Aberavon SA12, Stackpole Quay, Llanelli,

SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay

WEATHER - Very Sunny and high temperatures for the next few days, winds are light up to Wednesday, dry and clear (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)

WATER TEMPERATURE - 14 Degrees

WIND - Lite winds for the next few days only picking up around Wednesday next week, lowest 2 and highest 20 on Wednesday and Thursday (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)

SEA STATE AND SWELL -  Calm Seas, light swells, changing possibly on Wednesday to local chop and whipped up surface (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)

SWELL - 1ft

Conditions are looking very good for the next few days, light winds, calm seas, afternoon tides, little swell so the perfect conditions for scuba diving in the South Wales region. All sites close to Cardiff, Swansea, Llanelli and Stackpole Quay should be working well, maybe changing on Wednesday when the winds start picking up.

This is the time to use the PADI Open Water Diver qualification to sample sea diving at its best in the UK. For those more adventureous then the PADI Advanced Open Water course may be more suitable.

Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Llanelli region

DATE - 11th May 2018

ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling

LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff, Porthcawl, Swansea, Bridgend, Southerndown, Ogmore by Sea, Llantwitt Major, Aberavon, Stackpole Quay, Llanelli,

SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay

WEATHER -  Variable over the next few days, dry periods through the week with rain showers in between especially tonight, wind is also a mixed bag with strong winds tonight and then easing and picking up towards the end on the week. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)

WATER TEMPERATURE - 10 Degrees

WIND -  Varied throughout the week, strong South Westerlies tonight, easing and then picking up again into the week. Really need to look closely at the weather charts (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)

SEA STATE AND SWELL -  Messy week in the sea, varied winds accorss the South Wales area and 2 - 6 foot swells with localised winds will result in choppy waters for the next few days. (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)

SWELL - The surf and swell is again varied through the week, generally we have a 3-5 foot swell but with varied winds which could mess up the conditions. Generally consistent swell but winds making conditions hard to predict, may be better to head to the sheltered beaches

SWELL - 2 - 5FT

HIGH TIDE TODAY -  HT 4.25pm  HEIGHT 8.1m

VISIBILITY - 0 - 1 METER

Scuba Diving Conditions Report South Wales, Cardiff, Porthcawl, Aberavon, Swansea, Llanelli, Stackpole Quay

 

The wind has increased and so has the swell so scuba diving in the areas around Newport, Cardiff, Porthcawl and Swansea and definately not good for access or egress or visability. Again this would be better found on the inland sites further East.

We are in full progress running the PADI Open Water Diver programme at the moment with students from Cardiff University heading out for the placements in the summer. The students will be part of an on going research project on the Medes Islands Nature reserve in L'Estartit Spain.

Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Llanelli region

DATE - 06th March 2018

ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling

LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff, Porthcawl, Swansea, Bridgend, Southerndown, Ogmore by Sea, Llantwitt Major, Aberavon, Stackpole Quay, Llanelli,

SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay

WEATHER - Will vary in relationship to the wind, generally mornings are colder and afternoons getting warmer, temperatures between 2 degrees and 12 degrees, strong Easterly winds will bring cold weather especially in the mornings, rain showers on and off through out the day. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)

WATER TEMPERATURE - 8 Degrees

WIND - This week is all about the wind, Friday will bring high gale force winds Easterlies and very cold, the rest of the week then will calm down and turn more Northerly, winds can get up to 30 mph on Friday and then picking up again later into next week. (www.windguru.cz/5693)

SEA STATE AND SWELL - The Channel will get varied conditions with varying winds coming in from the East, North and West. Strong Easterlies will blow out Easterly beaches but Westerly beaches will be protected and there is alot of swell around this week from 2ft to 8 ft with consistent swell and surf throughout the regions and beaches close to Cardiff, Porthcawl, Southerdown and Swansea. (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)

SWELL - 2FT - 8FT

HIGH TIDE TODAY - HT 10.40am HEIGHT 8 .36Meters.

VISIBILITY - 0 - 1 METER

Scuba Diving Conditions Report South Wales, Cardiff, Porthcawl, Aberavon, Swansea, Llanelli, Stackpole Quay

 

The conditions are not good again this week, the swell and surf are big throughout the week inshore creating poor and dangerous conditions. Diving in the areas around Cardiff and Swansea are very reliant on the tides, wind and subsequantly swell and they are definitely not suitable for diving this week.

We have a full PADI Scuba Diving programme on Saturday with the PADI Open Water Referral Scuba diving course in the swimming pool in Hebron Hall in Cardiff, we have students from Swansea and even Somerset as well. A busy programme with students completing the PADI Open water course and the PADI Discover Scuba.

Scuba Diving Conditions Report for South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Llanelli region

DATE - 09th March 2018

ACTIVITIES - Scuba Diving, Sub Aqua, Scuba, Free Diving, Snorkelling

LOCAL AREA - South Wales, Cardiff, Porthcawl, Swansea, Bridgend, Southerndown, Ogmore by Sea, Llantwitt Major, Aberavon, Stackpole Quay, Llanelli,

SITE LOCATION - Sker Beach, Limeslade Bay, langland Bay, Oxwich Bay, Stackpole Quay

WEATHER - Milder air across the region bringing in rain for the next few days and blustery winds from the South and South West temperatures 5 - 10 degrees. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648385?day=2) (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjqmsw80)

WATER TEMPERATURE - 7 Degrees

WIND - Strong Westerlies and South Westerlies over the next few days causing rough sea states and choppy swell in exposed regions strength 10 - 30 mph. (www.windguru.cz/5693)

SEA STATE AND SWELL - With the winds will come choppy and stormy sea states especially in exposed areas along the channel in Cardiff and Swansea (https://magicseaweed.com/Southerndown-Surf-Report/4321/)

SWELL - 3FT - 8FT

HIGH TIDE TODAY - HT11.28pm HEIGHT 7.65Meters.

VISIBILITY - 0 - 1 METER

Scuba Diving Conditions Report South Wales, Cardiff, Porthcawl, Aberavon, Swansea, Llanelli, Stackpole Quay

Conditions not good again this week, heavy rain, strong winds and big swells across South Wales including Cardiff, Porthcawl, Swansea, regions, visibility will be bad and conditions hard, fortunately the inland sites will be working and accessible this weekend so diving can you ahead.

Its nearly our 20th year in business and we have just received the 20 year accolade from PADI International, check out our facebook site for the images. As always the PADI Open Water programmes are running including the PADI Open Water Diver and the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.

We are also in the planning stages for South Africa and Spain trips, they will be running in August for Spain and January 2019 for South Africa so we shall keep you informed. Please cannot for details as spaces will be limited