RESPECT THE WATER

IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING IN THE WATER, LEAN BACK AND FLOAT ON YOUR BACK, EXTENDING YOUR ARMS AND LEGS. FLOAT TO LIVE.

IN A COASTAL EMERGENCY, CALL 999 OR 112 AND ASK FOR THE COASTGUARD.

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Sadly, around 138 people die by accident in UK and Irish coastal waters each year.

If you find yourself in danger in the water, remember, float to live.

Porthcawl RNLI wish to thank Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim for the generous donation from the 2015 Christmas Swim which sponsored this website and webcam

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Latest Shouts

Launch 2/25 – 📟 1.24pm

February 1st, 2025

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch following a report of a dog in difficulty in the water at Newton Bay. Following a 999 call to the Coastguard by

Launch 1/25 – 📟 5.10pm

January 30th, 2025

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch to assist with a multi-agency search near Llantwit Major. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires was launched on service to conduct

Launch 71/24 – 📟 10.32am

December 22nd, 2024

Lifeboats from Porthcawl and Barry Dock RNLI were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist in a multi-agency incident at Ogmore-by-Sea. In a coastal emergency dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard. To support

Launch 70/24 – 📟 10.31am

December 18th, 2024

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch to assist with a multi-agency search. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires was launched on service to conduct a search of

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Your support could help us save the next life at sea. When the pager goes off, we don’t know who will need rescuing. But behind every saved life and every grateful loved one is someone like you. Because our crew members are volunteers. On call 24 hours a day to rescue people in danger by the coast or at sea. As a charity, the RNLI relies on your kind donations for the kit and training our crews need to stay safe and save lives.

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All the Latest News

Watch: Porthcawl RNLI rescue dog in difficulty in the water

February 5th, 2025

Watch the moment Porthcawl RNLI rescue 3-year-old golden retriever Seren off Newton Beach, in the volunteer lifeboat crew’s first rescue of

Porthcawl RNLI bids farewell to volunteer Ruth Birch

January 19th, 2025

After eight years of dedicated volunteering at Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat station, Ruth is handing back her yellow wellies as she fulfils

Porthcawl and Barry Dock RNLI involved in joint rescue of yacht

October 6th, 2024

Barry Dock RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat (ALB) and Porthcawl RNLI's Atlantic 85 lifeboat launched yesterday to assist a 27ft yacht struggling in

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Know the risks:

risk-shock

The temperature of our waters can steal the air from your lungs and leave you helpless in seconds.

risk-intowater

Around half the people who drown slip, trip or fall into the water. They don’t expect to get wet.

risk-rip

If you fall into water unexpectedly fight your instinct. Relax and float on your back. Float to live.