About This Spot
Coney Beach, Wales (UK) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Wales (UK).
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With E–ESE–SE winds throughout the season, Coney Beach, Wales (UK) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Works best in SE or E winds.
When to Go
Riding all year possible, winter with thick wetsuit, high summer without.
What to Expect
Big tides, smaller waves than nearby Rest Bay. During the winter months the waves can get up to five or six feet and waves often refract off the harbor wall forming heavy wedges to ride. Most of the surfing is done down towards the middle of the beach but the wave here tends to be a hollow closeout 80% of the time.
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE · SE
Best wind direction
Works best in SE or E winds.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Big tides, smaller waves than nearby Rest Bay. During the winter months the waves can get up to five or six feet and waves often refract off the harbor wall forming heavy wedges to ride. Most of the surfing is done down towards the middle of the beach but the wave here tends to be a hollow closeout 80% of the time.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Follow signs to Porthcawl and look for the Fun Fair. There is a road which overlooks Coney Beach.
Location
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