Porthcawl
Bridgend, United Kingdom — 0.1 km
Porthcawl — Rest Bay beach
Porthcawl - Rest Bay Porthcawl Beach
🇬🇧 Bridgend · United Kingdom — Altitude 13 m
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This camera looks out over Rest Bay beach at Porthcawl on the Bridgend coast of South Wales. It is a useful way to judge how the sea, sand and sky look before you set out from home. The live stream is embedded below, with local weather and time beside it.
About Porthcawl and its coast
Porthcawl is a seaside town on the Bristol Channel, a short drive west of Cardiff. Rest Bay is one of its best-known stretches of sand, backed by dunes and open to the wide tidal waters of the channel. The town grew up around its harbour and Victorian seafront, and it still feels like a traditional British resort with a working coastal character.
What to watch on the camera
Because this is a beach view, the scene changes most with the tide, the wind and the light. Low tide exposes broad sand flats, while high tide brings the water close to the dunes. Mornings and late afternoons often bring softer light, and clear days tend to show the far shoreline best. Weather conditions and visibility will decide how much detail is visible at any moment.
Planning a visit
The Bristol Channel has a mild maritime climate, with breezy conditions year round and the warmest weather usually from June to August. Rest Bay is easy to reach by car or bus from Bridgend and Cardiff. Nearby, Porthcawl Pier and the RNLI station are a short walk away, and the camera list on this page includes other coastal views in the area.
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Porthcawl right now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Porthcawl are shown in the weather block on this page. They update automatically so you can check wind and temperature before heading to the beach.
What time is it in Porthcawl?
The local time for Porthcawl is displayed on this page and follows UK time, including daylight saving changes. It is shown next to the live stream so you can plan your viewing.
Where exactly is the Porthcawl camera?
The camera overlooks Rest Bay beach in Porthcawl, on the South Wales coast of the Bristol Channel near Bridgend. The map on this page marks its location.
When is the best time to watch the Rest Bay camera?
Watching around low tide shows the most sand, while mornings and late afternoons usually give softer light. Clear, calm days make the view easiest to follow.
Planning a trip?
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