120 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode
CF36 3UP
Capacity
~120 spaces
Type
Generic
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Rest Bay Car Park, Porthcawl.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon481627353943393531272012400
Tue481627353943393531272012400
Wed481627353943393531272012400
Thu481627353943393531272012400
Fri481627394347433935312312400
Sat48163143515147433931208400
Sun037132027272320171073000

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.

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