Ogmore-by-Sea – Ogmore Rivermouth

Ogmore-by-Sea · Wales · United Kingdom

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The Ogmore River meets the sea here, between the dunes of Merthyr Mawr and the rocky shore of Ogmore-by-Sea. The river builds a sandbar that gives short lefts and longer rights. The waves can be fast and punchy, but the spot is fickle and needs a proper swell from the south-west.

Level
Intermediate
Break
River mouth, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard or fish for the fast rights; something with more volume on smaller days.

When it works

✓ A 1.5–3 m south-west groundswell with a light wind from the north to east.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells, south-west to west winds, and the strong pull of the river current.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • currents
  • localism
  • pollution

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

Stay out of the river channel: the current is strong, especially on a falling tide. Take turns and do not drop in on the regulars. Do not leave your key hidden on the car, and take your valuables with you.

Getting there

Park at the Ogmore Rivermouth car park beside the main road and walk down to the river mouth.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fickle: it needs a decent south-west groundswell to wake up, so it mostly works in autumn and winter.
Crowd and vibe
Usually a handful of people out, but it is a local spot. Respect the regulars and you will be fine.
Camping and vans
Three Golden Cups Campsite above Southerndown is about 3.5 km south-east. Nearest campsite about 3.5 km away.
Facilities
Car park and information point by the river mouth; pubs and cafés in Ogmore-by-Sea village. No lifeguards.
Water quality
Ogmore-by-Sea is rated poor in the 2025 Welsh classification, the worst in the area. Avoid it after heavy rain, when the river carries run-off.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SW–WSW best, SSW–W works
Size
1.5–3 m offshore swell; starts at 1 m, holds to 4 m
Period
9 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–E; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
WSW (240°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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