A surfer was rescued by Porthcawl RNLI after he was caught in a powerful rip current. Ben Fraser, 30, originally from London but is now living in south Wales, who has been surfing for 15 years, said he had only been surfing at Rest Bay, Porthcawl a handful of times and that was he unfamiliar with the "strength of the rips". Before he knew it, Ben was being pulled further south towards Hutchwns Point where he then signalled for help to a dog walker who then contacted the Coastguard. "Thankfully i

Large swell combined with a big tide at Porthcawl seafront this evening. In rough weather avoid exposed coastal areas like cliffs, sea walls and piers as big waves can sweep you out to sea. Watch the conditions LIVE safely on our cam: www.porthcawl-lifeboat.co.uk #RespectTheWater | Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat