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SOUTH WALES — BRIDGEND · LIMESTONE · tidal

Ogmore climbing conditions

Good — dry and climbable

Right now

Temp13°C
Wind19 km/h
Gusts29 km/h
Humidity71.2%
Rain 48h2mm
Last rain32h ago

Assessment

Should be dry
Tidal access: Base ledges completely submerged at high tide — climb strictly 2h either side of low water

7-day forecast

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Today Monday 28 September
Good
Temp0°C
Raindry
Wind19 km/h
Gusts29 km/h
Humidity71%
Should be dry
  • Limestone should be fine if dry
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
10:00 — dry — — null%
18:00 13° dry 19 — 71.2%
19:00 13° dry 19 — 70.1%
20:00 12° dry 22 — 70%
21:00 12° dry 26 — 67.2%
Tue Tuesday 29 September
Poor
Temp19°C
Rain2mm
Wind37 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity84%
2.4mm rain forecast
  • Wet limestone is dangerously slippery
  • Very windy — consider sheltered alternatives
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 14° dry 35 — 94.7%
07:00 14° dry 35 — 95.2%
08:00 15° dry 40 — 95%
09:00 16° dry 44 — 92.8%
10:00 17° dry 39 — 89.5%
11:00 18° dry 39 — 88.5%
12:00 19° dry 37 — 86.3%
13:00 20° dry 37 — 81.8%
14:00 20° dry 35 — 81.6%
15:00 21° dry 34 — 78.9%
16:00 20° dry 36 — 80.7%
17:00 20° dry 37 — 83.3%
18:00 20° dry 36 — 84.4%
19:00 20° dry 38 — 84.1%
20:00 20° 0.3mm 37 — 84.4%
21:00 19° 0.3mm 32 — 86.8%
Wed Wednesday 30 September
Poor
Temp18°C
Rain19mm
Wind24 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity72%
19.4mm rain forecast
  • Wet limestone is dangerously slippery
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 17° dry 20 — 88.7%
07:00 16° 0.2mm 20 — 90.1%
08:00 16° dry 21 — 89.3%
09:00 17° dry 19 — 86.4%
10:00 18° dry 18 — 79.9%
11:00 18° dry 24 — 71.9%
12:00 19° 0.3mm 26 — 67.5%
13:00 18° dry 24 — 69.2%
14:00 18° dry 27 — 69.7%
15:00 18° 0.2mm 25 — 69.5%
16:00 17° 2mm 23 — 74.2%
17:00 15° dry 28 — 87.4%
18:00 15° dry 18 — 86.3%
19:00 15° 0.2mm 20 — 86.9%
20:00 14° dry 20 — 87.3%
21:00 14° dry 21 — 87.1%
Thu Thursday 1 October
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain4mm
Wind24 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity66%
3.7mm rain forecast
  • Wet limestone is dangerously slippery
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0.4mm 27 — 89.7%
12:00 16° 0.1mm 24 — 66.3%
18:00 15° dry 19 — 73.1%
Fri Friday 2 October
Good
Temp18°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind19 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity72%
Should be dry
  • Limestone should be fine if dry
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 15° dry 15 — 88.4%
12:00 18° dry 19 — 71.9%
18:00 16° dry 15 — 78.2%
Sat Saturday 3 October
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain0.5mm
Wind9 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity81%
0.5mm rain forecast
  • Wet limestone is dangerously slippery
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 15° dry 12 — 96.3%
12:00 17° dry 9 — 81.1%
18:00 15° dry 8 — 82%
Sun Sunday 4 October
Good
Temp16°C
Raindry
Wind9 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity78%
Should be dry
  • Limestone should be fine if dry
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 10° dry 7 — 88%
12:00 16° dry 9 — 78%
18:00 14° dry 5 — 91.2%
Mon Monday 5 October
Good
Temp16°C
Raindry
Wind9 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity84%
Should be dry
  • Limestone should be fine if dry
Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum
06:00 10° dry 4 — 90.2%
12:00 16° dry 9 — 83.5%
18:00 14° dry 5 — 93.2%
Tidal access
Base ledges completely submerged at high tide — climb strictly 2h either side of low water

About Ogmore

Tier Pressure (E4 6a), The Arch (E2 5b), Ogmore Wall (E1 5b)","Ogmore features dramatic limestone cliff climbing situated along the Vale of Glamorgan coastline near Ogmore-by-Sea. The rock character consists of bedded, wave-cut Carboniferous limestone with steep horizontal roof breaks, sharp crimps, and friable upper shale bands. Facing south into the Bristol Channel, the cliff catches full sun exposure and dries rapidly under coastal winds, though heavy tide swells can drench lower platforms. The climbing is adventurous and traditional, offering physical wall and overhang climbs from VS to E-grades, led by lines like Tier Pressure. The approach takes ten minutes along the coastal trail from the Ogmore beach car park. Severe tidal cut-offs and loose upper rock demand careful tide planning and helmet use.

Region
South Wales — Bridgend
Rock type
Limestone
Aspect
south-facing
Altitude
15m
Exposure
low
Seepage
low