Pwlldu Head
Pwlldu Head is a cape on the Welsh coast, in City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 8.1 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 18:00 – 19:00
Fair (50) — best around 18:00–19:00, thanks to dawn or dusk light, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Gusting 31 kn around 23:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- faces SE · wind onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 78 | 63 | 58 | 52 | 46 | 4–11kn ENE | 0.26–0.76m S | 0.25m · 8.0s WSW | 16.5° | |
| 20 Tue | 80 | 72 | 40 | 42 | 20 | 1–8kn E | 0.52–0.72m WSW | 0.49m · 9.1s WSW | 16.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 28 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–17kn W | 0.80–2.52m WSW | 1.20m · 6.8s WSW | 16.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–15kn W | 1.26–2.34m WSW | 1.35m · 7.8s WSW | 16.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–22kn NW | 1.18–2.66m WSW | 1.23m · 8.8s WSW | 15.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–25kn WSW | 1.58–3.50m WSW | 1.00m · 8.3s WSW | 15.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–23kn W | 1.54–3.18m WSW | 1.70m · 8.5s WSW | 15.5° |
Nearest town: Bishopston (2.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Pennard Castle — castle, 3.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Pwlldu Head?
Our fishing score for Pwlldu Head on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Pwlldu Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:12 AM, 04:33 PM. Low tides: 10:19 AM, 10:47 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Pwlldu Head?
The mean spring range at Pwlldu Head is about 8.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Pwlldu Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:52 AM and sets at 06:08 PM. The moon rises at 04:37 PM and sets at 03:06 AM.