Current Wind Speed
0.0
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Current Wind direction
WNW
Rainfall Today
0.0
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Current temperature
15.9
°C
Adjusted for British Summer Time when applicable
190
people die
around the UK and Ireland coast each year. Know what to do: #RespectTheWater
80
lifeboat launches
at Porthcawl in 2016. The busiest RNLI inshore lifeboat station in Wales! Know what to do: #RespectTheWater
60%
rnli lifeguard incidents
involve rip currents. Know what to do: #RespectTheWater
12°C
average UK sea temp
cold water shock occurs below 15°C. Know what to do: #RespectTheWaterKnow the risks:
The temperature of our waters can steal the air from your lungs and leave you helpless in seconds.
Around half the people who drown slip, trip or fall into the water. They don’t expect to get wet.
Our waters are dangerously unpredictable with waves, tides and hidden currents that can catch you out.
Latest Shouts in Porthcawl
Launch 12/19 – 📟 1.42pm
The D Class lifeboat was launched to a multi agency incident at Ogmore By Sea following a tasking request by UK Coastguard.
Launch 11/19 – 📟 11.50am
Atlantic 85 launched to a broken down vessel off Nash Point. The lifeboat stood by to ensure the casualty vessel wasn’t dragging anchor and require further assistance until our colleagues from Barry Dock RNLI arrived on
Launch 9+10/19 – 📟 8.21am
Both Porthcawl's Atlantic 85 and D Class lifeboats were tasked by UK Coastguard as part of a multi-agency search in the Porthcawl area.
Launch 7+8/19 – 📟 9.16am
Both Porthcawl's Atlantic 85 and D Class lifeboats were tasked by UK Coastguard as part of a multi-agency search.