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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 lifeboat launches from Porthcawl Lifeboat Station

11.07pm 22 September 2024
7.22pm 9 September 2024
10.46am 7 September 2024
11.15am 3 September 2024
6.49pm 22 August 2024
6.05pm 11 August 2024
12.11pm 11 August 2024
10.46am 7 August 2024
9.35pm 6 August 2024
9.35pm 6 August 2024
9.31pm 6 August 2024
12.12pm 31 July 2024
1.35pm 28 July 2024
6.08pm 21 July 2024
7.50pm 7 July 2024
6.01pm 2 July 2024
11.15pm 28 June 2024
2.34pm 25 June 2024
6.01pm 6 June 2024
5.12pm 2 June 2024

Today's weather

15°C Rain
Min: 11°C Max: 15°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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