Gorge Walking, Gorge Scrambling, Canyoning South Wales, Cardiff, Swansea, Brecon Beacons Conditions Report 07th April 2024 - Gorge walking, Gorge Scrambling are suitable, Canyoning is un-suitable at the moment. River levels are Medium - High at the moment, there is a steady flow of water in the rivers, gorge and Canyoning events are affected on the lower and the higher level. Gorge Scrambling, Gorge walking events are suitable for the next few days, Canyoning would have to be assessed for river levels to be suitable or un-suitable through the week with rain and weather conditions. There may be heavier rain over the next few days and river levels will rise and may cause different issues for activities especially on the Canyoning event days. Issues would relate to river levels, debris, trees, boulders, man made items, caution should be taken at all times. All gorge walking, gorge scrambling. There are higher numbers of tourists on the site at present and caution must to taken for all users on site. Extra caution must be taken to debris in the river causing hazards. River levels must be assessed constantly to make sure there are safe water levels in the region for the events. Rivers are cold and the correct thermal protection must be worn including Buoyancy Aid, Helmet, Wet Suit, protective footwear . www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640054 / magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/ / https://www.windguru.cz/5693 UPDATE 08.04.2024 - River levels have been high for several days giving swift water in the rivers. There is rain predicted and the river levels will get higher. Rain due to ease off towards the end of the week. UPDATE 10.04.2024 - Again rivers are high with rain over the past few days. Rivers will be held higher due to the rainfall and will hold for a while. Dry weather is due over the next few days so river levels should fall. UPDATE - 11th April 2024 Rain through the night and the rivers are still high, there is dry weather ahead and the river levels will drop to give suitable conditions for Canyoning and Gorge Activities. Update 13.04.2024 - Dry weather today, river levels have dropped and are suitable for all Canyoning and Gorge Walking activities.
Coasteering Cardiff, Swansea, Porthcawl, South Wales predicted weekly report 07th April 2024 - Coasteering conditions will be unsuitable today or for the rest of the week ahead in certain areas. The winds will be strong at times this will cause swells and rougher seas, there will also be no periods of calmer winds and sea conditions. Later in the week towards the weekend the conditions will be unsuitable and the swell and the wind will be to strong in the area. Caution must be taken and tides, winds, swells, sea conditions checked daily. There will not be a chance of coasteering later in the week if the swell increases. Conditions may be better in West Wales in sheltered areas. The sea conditions will only be suitable mainly 2 - 3 hours before the high tide and 1 hour after high tide. The Sea is cold and the correct thermal and PPE protection must be worn including Buoyancy Aid, Helmet, Wet Suit, protective footwear www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640054 / magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/ / https://www.windguru.cz/5693 UPDATE 09.04.2024 - There has been heavy rain overnight and the river levels are high at the moment, levels should drop to be suitable for gorge walking and gorge scrambling but unsuitable for Canyoning. UPDATE - 12th April 2024 Dry weather today and the next few days, river levels will drop and the Canyoning and Gorge walking and gorge scrambling events will all be suitable.
WIND / SWELL / SEA / RIVER FORECAST - 2024 Wind - Swell / Saturday March 2024 Wind - Swell Foot / Sunday 07th April 2024 wind sw36 - Swell 10 foot / Monday 08th April 2024 Wind se24 - swell 6 foot / Tuesday 09th April 2024 Wind nw41 - Swell 9 Foot / Wednesday sw26 2024 Wind - Swell 6 Foot / Thursday 11th April 2024 Wind sw22 - Swell 5 foot / Friday 12th April 2024 Wind w25 - Swell 5 foot / Saturday 13th April 2024 wind w18 - Swell 5 Foot / Sunday April 2024 Wind - Swell Foot / Monday April 2024 - Wind / Swell Foot / Tuesday April 2024 Wind Swell Foot / Wednesday April 2024 Wind - Swell Foot / Thursday Wind Swell foot / High Tide HT 18.31pm / 9.87 meters / river levels .663 meters / Sea Temperature 9 degrees / River temperature 7 degrees / www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640054 / magicseaweed.com/Porthcawl-Rest-Bay-Surf-Report/1449/ / https://www.windguru.cz/5693 https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcjkgequs#?date=