Rest Bay Car Park Parking, Porthcawl
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Rest Bay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 76 of 120 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Rest Bay Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 89 of 120 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CF36 3UP
- Capacity
- 120 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Blue badge bays
- 2
- Nearest road
- Rest Bay Close
Nearby landmarks: Rest Bay (451m), Royal Porthcawl Golf Club (576m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Rest Bay Car Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Porthcawl will find parking at Rest Bay Car Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. There are around 120 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. With 120 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Rest Bay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 120 spaces, that is roughly 78 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 42 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Porthcawl
There are 5 car parks across Porthcawl, so you have options if your first choice is full.
What’s near Rest Bay Car Park
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Rest Bay, about 451 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Rest Bay Car Park have?
Rest Bay Car Park in Porthcawl has 120 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Rest Bay Car Park?
Rest Bay Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Rest Bay Car Park busiest?
Rest Bay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 76 of 120 spaces in use.
When is Rest Bay Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Rest Bay Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 89 of 120 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Rest Bay Car Park?
Rest Bay Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.