You can surf North Wales all year round, but the best time of year to enjoy the Welsh beaches and waves are the months in Autumn and Winter.
Between November and April, you will find the best surf of the year in North Wales as high winds cause brilliant waves and swells. However, this is not the time of year to try surfing in Wales if you are a beginner as conditions can be quite brutal and if you are not experienced then you could get into trouble when you’re out in the water.
It’s also worth noting that the water temperature in Wales in the autumn and winter can get as low as 8°C, so you will need a very thick wetsuit, surf shoes and other appropriate equipment to stay warm in the water.
Between May and October, the weather in Wales is much more pleasant, which means that the sea tends to be calmer, flatter and less good for serious surfing. Those who are just starting surfing will find these conditions more favourable, although you should be prepared to face the risk that some days there won’t be any waves at all.
North Wales also gets busier with tourists and holiday makers in the spring and summer months, so surf schools and popular beaches will be more crowded than in the winter.
If you’ve been planning on surfing in Wales and the weather or water conditions just aren’t suitable for riding the waves, there are plenty of other exciting watersports activities to pass the time. Why not try white water rafting, canoeing or even gorge scrambling?