Sports
Porthcawl is one of the top locations in Wales for surfing with both national and regional competitions held at Rest Bay.
Other alternative sports like skateboarding and rollerblading are also popular with the former PADS skate park by the Harbour and the new bowl park off Heol Y Goedwig.
There are three golf courses to the north of the town including Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, which attracts players from around the world.
Porthcawl is home also home to football side Porthcawl Town Athletic F.C. which boasts a 1st, Reserve and 3rd team as well as numerous junior teams. Rugby also has a rich heritage with Rugby Union team Porthcawl RFC and Rugby League side Bridgend Blue Bulls both playing in Porthcawl.
Porthcawl is also home to lifeguard clubs that train the lifeguards that guard Coney Beach and Trecco Bay as well as Rest Bay and Sker beaches.
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