Cardiff sea weather, tide times and watersports outlook

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2-hour forecast

Sunday 8 November

Forecast updated 8 Nov, 16:21 UK time

Clear6.7°CFeels like 4.8°C
Rain 14%Wind 2.5 mphGusts 2.5 mph↖ From ESESea level —Swell —
Partly Cloudy6.6°CFeels like 5.8°C
Rain 19%Wind 3.1 mphGusts 4.7 mph← From ESea level —Swell —
Clear6.1°CFeels like 4.6°C
Rain 14%Wind 4.5 mphGusts 4.5 mph↙ From ENESea level —Swell —
Clear5.5°CFeels like 3.8°C
Rain 15%Wind 4.9 mphGusts 4.9 mph↙ From ENESea level —Swell —
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07:18
🌇 Sunset
16:34

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Cardiff sea conditions for swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking

Cardiff forecast for 8 November 2026: Clear, 6.7°C, 14% chance of rain, 2.5 mph ESE wind. Updated 8 Nov, 16:21 UK time.

Cardiff’s nearby waterfront is shaped by the Severn Estuary, Cardiff Bay and the Bristol Channel coast beyond the city. Water movement, mud and wide tidal variation can differ between the bay, river approaches and open beaches, so match the forecast to the exact place you intend to visit.

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The outlook uses provider-backed weather and tide information for Cardiff and the nearby South Wales coast. Use the day selector to compare the returned forecast days. A suggested window is planning information, not a safety decision.

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