RNLI Porthcawl Lifeboat Station

Porthcawl Lifeboat Station

Situated on the south east coast of Wales, Porthcawl Lifeboat Station operates an inshore B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat and a D Class lifeboat. The crews have been honoured with 29 awards for gallantry, including a Bronze Medal, the first to be awarded to a lifeboat woman in 116 years.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent launches from Porthcawl Lifeboat Station

6.59pm 26 May 2023
4.50pm 21 May 2023
8.32pm 20 May 2023
8.00pm 20 May 2023
3.36pm 20 May 2023
2.04am 20 May 2023
2.33pm 14 May 2023
3.28pm 12 May 2023
2.55pm 12 May 2023
5.01pm 8 May 2023
6.46pm 7 May 2023
7.54am 7 May 2023
3.47pm 2 May 2023
12.05pm 2 May 2023
12.02pm 2 May 2023
4.00pm 4 April 2023
3.59pm 4 April 2023
10.52am 25 March 2023
10.37pm 25 February 2023
3.31pm 21 January 2023

Today's weather

18°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 18°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Porthcawl Lifeboat Station
The Esplanade
Porthcawl
Vale of Glamorgan
CF36 3YR

Station phone number

01656 783299

Accessibility

Disabled parking, disabled access

Visiting times

Generally open 10am - 4pm daily
Don't miss: crew training on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening

Visitor contact

Clive Jones

Visitor contact phone number

07842756941

Shop hours

Monday to Sunday 10am - 4pm. Times may change depending on the weather

Shop phone number

01656 782672

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