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Kayaking in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales United Kingdom

Wave height:
up to 1.8 m / 5ft
Swansea is surrounded by great waters for kayaking. Whatever your preference, you can find places like Gower and Porthcawl with a mixture of kayak conditions.

Porthcawl beach will give you appropriate sea conditions for sea kayaking as the beach produces well-formed beach-break peaks and it can hold, during good days, waves up to 1.8 m / 5 ft. You can explore the natural beauty of Gower peninsula while kayaking with mild waters and beautiful historical surroundings.

Schools with trained stuff can give you their expertise with courses suitable for beginners to advanced level. Accommodation facilities are located near the Gower, Porthcawl peninsulas and Swansea city with many choices to choose from and a big range of prices.

Alternatively, you can join caravans clubs for a more natural staying. Furthermore, during weekends people usually organize small trips around Gower area with riverside kayaking. You can also join a student union kayaking group. It is preferable to visit beaches during weekends since lifeguard service is also provided.