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The spot wants southwest swell and a north-northeast offshore flow.
Surf GuideVale of Glamorgan
Black Rock
Black Rock is a South Wales point break on the Porthcawl side of the coast, fairly exposed and most worth checking on southwest swell with a north-northeast offshore and mid tide. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Black Rock in Vale of Glamorgan.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationVale of Glamorgan, GB
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Rips are the main thing to watch and the takeoff is tight, so keep an eye on crowding and use the mid-tide window.
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