South Wales Aberavon - Faces WSW. Sand. Strong rip near breakwater. Best at mid to high tide. Beginners are advised to stay away from breakwater. Camping : None Shops : Shops locally School : None Pub : Pubs locally Porthcawl - (Rest Bay) Faces WSW. Sand. Works all tides. Suitable for beginners. - (Coney Beach) Faces S. Sand. Works all tides. Strong rip at each end of beach. Suitable for beginners. Camping : Huge caravan site at Trecco Bay Shops : Shops locally School : None Pub : Pubs locally Ogmore by Sea - Faces SW. Sand. Incoming tide best but works on all stages. Strong rips caused by river. Suitable for beginners. Camping : None Shops : Shops in village School : None Pub : Pubs in village Southerndown - Faces SW. Sand. Best low to mid tide (incoming). Strong rips. Suitable for beginners. Camping : None Shops : None School : None Pub : Pubs locally Llantwit Major - Faces S. Boulder and sand. Best at low to mid. Strong rips. Not suitable for beginners. Camping : None Shops : Shops in village 1 mile School : None Pub : Pubs in village 1 mile