Rest Bay Car Park Parking, Porthcawl
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CF36 3UP
- Capacity
- ~120 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Rest Bay Car Park
Located in Porthcawl, Rest Bay Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. 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
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. 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 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 120 spaces, that is roughly 60 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 60 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Rest Bay Car Park have?
Rest Bay Car Park in Porthcawl has approximately 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Rest Bay Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Rest Bay Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Rest Bay Car Park?
Rest Bay Car Park is a car park with surface parking.