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.
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
Philip Missen MBE
Latest Shouts
Launch 89/26 – 📟 10.35am
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard following a report a swimmer had been swept around the end of Porthcawl's breakwater in the strong tidal current on the outgoing tide. The Coastguard had
Launch 88/26 – 📟 6.32pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard whilst out on a training exercise following a concerned 999 call for a dinghy with two people onboard being blown out to sea from Newton beach.
Launch 87/26 – 📟 7.45pm
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard following a report of three windsurfers struggling against a strong (spring) tidal current off Newton Point, Porthcawl. The lifeboat launched and made good speed to the
Launch 85+86/26 – 📟 7.42pm
HM Coastguard tasked both the charity's inshore lifeboats to carry out a search for a paddleboarder reported to be in difficulties between Tusker Rock and Trecco Bay. Both Lifeboats carried out a search of the area
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Watch moment Porthcawl RNLI rescue surfer swept out to sea
Last month (Wednesday 10 September 2025), a surfer was rescued by Porthcawl RNLI after he was caught in a powerful rip
Beach safety reminder as Porthcawl RNLI rescue two teenagers cut off by the tide
As this week’s big tides coincide with hot, sunny weather and many people enjoying the coast during the school summer holiday,
Heatwave and big tides brings multiple launches for Porthcawl RNLI’s lifeboats
Porthcawl’s RNLI’s volunteer crew launched multiple times during the heatwave in the second week of July with several launches being to
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Know the risks:
The temperature of our waters can steal the air from your lungs and leave you helpless in seconds.
Around half the people who drown slip, trip or fall into the water. They don’t expect to get wet.
