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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

7.41pm 15 May 2025
12.29pm 14 May 2025
2.30pm 11 May 2025
12.45pm 11 May 2025
10.53am 30 April 2025
6.39pm 29 April 2025
5.33pm 29 April 2025
4.23pm 27 April 2025
5.45pm 10 April 2025
7.02pm 2 April 2025
1.31am 31 March 2025
1.19am 31 March 2025
2.50pm 26 March 2025
9.46am 22 March 2025
3.12pm 9 March 2025
2.44pm 9 March 2025
1.21pm 7 March 2025
12.52pm 1 March 2025
1.27pm 1 February 2025
10.32am 22 December 2024

Today's weather

17°C Sunshine
Min: 7°C Max: 17°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

News and media from Porthcawl Lifeboat Station

Article Lifeboats
Porthcawl RNLI launches to paddleboarders and people cut off by the tide
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Article People
Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat volunteer to run the London marathon
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Dog alongside the lifeboat about to be recovered onboard
Article Animals
Watch: Porthcawl RNLI rescue dog in difficulty in the water
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Article Animals
Porthcawl RNLI rescues a dog in difficulty in the water
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