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Know the risks:

risk-shock

The temperature of our waters can steal the air from your lungs and leave you helpless in seconds.

risk-intowater

Around half the people who drown slip, trip or fall into the water. They don’t expect to get wet.

risk-rip

If you fall into water unexpectedly fight your instinct. Relax and float on your back. Float to live.

Latest Shouts in Porthcawl

Launch 78/26 – 📟 8.51pm

August 2nd, 2026

Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard following a 999 call from two people who were cut off by the tide and trapped on a ledge at Southerndown.The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of

Launch 77/26 – 📟 7.45pm

July 31st, 2026

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard following a report that a person was in difficulty in the water at Trecco Bay. The charity’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the Shires was launched on service.

Launch 76/26 – 📟 2.54pm

July 26th, 2026

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard following a report that 5 paddle boarders were in difficulty at Dunraven Bay, Southerndown. The charity’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the Shires was launched on service and

Launch 75/26 – 📟 7.23pm

July 17th, 2026

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist two paddleboarders reported to be in difficulty between Rest Bay and Hutchwns Point. The charity’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the Shires was launched on service.