Long shot... Wales in late March through April?

JJJJS

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Anyone know about swell/conditions in Wales in late March through April time period?
 
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mundus

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Probably a good shot of surf, Atlantic has been going nuts this season. Conditions who knows?
 

Sharkbiscuit

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Windier and rainier than normal?

0% chance of shave ice?

If the park at Surf Snowdonia is open/running 100% chance of surf, and I bet a shallow lake in Wales in March/April is fuggin' cold.

It appears to be located between Trefriw and Llanbedr-y-cennin.
 

Black

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You'll need a 4/3 plus boots/hood/gloves depending how you feel the cold.
Generally a good time for swell but depends where in Wales - south is better. Gower is very pleasant scenery-wise. I lived in Cardiff for a few years back in the 80's and surfed all along that coast - it can be good fun!
Downside.. you'll probably have to talk to the welsh!! It rains a lot too.
 

Sharkbiscuit

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Wales in the 80s lineups must have been primo lack of crowds.

But of all the place name options, you came up with Cardiff and Gower? Two consonants in a row? Do u even red dragon, bro?
 
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JJJJS

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Wales in the 80s lineups must have been primo lack of crowds.

But of all the place name options, you came up with Cardiff and Gower? Two consonants in a row? Do u even red dragon, bro?
'Welsh' in old English literally translates as 'foreigner'
 

Black

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Boots/hood/gloves in say... mid April?
Well I have done just a 3/2 in mid April before but its still very chilly - around 50f. Like I said it depends how you feel the cold, I see some loons in full rubber all year.
I haven't surfed in Wales for 2 or 3 decades, it could be tropical now!! :)
 

santacruzin

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Yes there are waves there.

Just dont mistook for a sheep!
Last time I surfed there it was cold ,comparable to santa cruz in winter. Although it can get much colder.
 
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stringcheese

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My favorite non-chilli surfboard is from Wales. If it is any indicator (and it isn't) you can expect very, very, weird waves.
 
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