Latest News Stories
Covid-19 Update
Given the current situation with COVID-19 our lifeboat station is closed to all visitors but will remain operational 24/7. All organised visits to the lifeboat station are cancelled and only operational crew may attend the
Porthcawl RNLI to hold year long festival celebrating its 55th Anniversary
To mark 55 years since the RNLI established an inshore lifeboat station at Porthcawl the fundraising and events team will be holding a series of events throughout the year. Plans include two special weekends of
RNLI seeks new recruits to help share safety messaging and raise funds in Porthcawl
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is currently looking to recruit more face-to-face fundraisers in Porthcawl to help share vital safety messages and encourage new supporters to sign up and donate after the charity experienced
Porthcawl RNLI – LIVE coastal streaming cam of storm Ciara
With weather warnings in place for this weekend RNLI volunteers are encouraging the public to watch Porthcawl RNLI’s live storm footage safely from home or on their mobile device. The LIVE stream is available by
Porthcawl Lifeboat rescues surfer swept around headland in the Vale of Glamorgan
The volunteer RNLI crew from Porthcawl launched the charity's Atlantic 85 lifeboat on service for the first time this year on Wednesday afternoon to rescue a surfer who had been swept around a headland in
RNLI urge swimmers to stay safe this Christmas and New Year
For thousands of people along the coast, a festive dip in the sea is a Christmas tradition. In Porthcawl the 55th Christmas Day Swim takes place at Sandy Bay (Coney Beach) with swimmers entering the water
Latest Shouts
Launch 91/25 – 📟 9.00pm
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard and tasked to assist with a multi-agency search off Sandy Bay. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires was launched to assist with the search.
Launch 90/25 – 📟 1.08pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to investigate a report of Paddleboarders in difficulty at Newton Point. The charity’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the Shires was launched on service and made best
Latest Events
RescueFest 2025
Click here to download demonstration times as a PDF RescueFest is Porthcawl RNLI's exciting, free, family friendly open day and rescue demonstration event. Expect action packed demonstrations and displays by the RNLI, South Wales Fire