# The Hi Tide Porthcawl

> The Hi Tide is Porthcawl's seafront venue since 1982 — live music, weddings, events, food and drink, seaside arcade, and caravan touring pitches, all with direct beach access on the Welsh coast.

The Hi Tide is a family-run venue on Porthcawl seafront in South Wales, 25 miles west of Cardiff and 19 miles southeast of Swansea. It operates a bar and restaurant (Harbour Lights), one of the largest indoor amusement arcades in South Wales, a touring caravan and motorhome site, function and meeting rooms, and is the primary venue for many of Porthcawl's biggest events including the world-famous Elvis Festival.

## Main pages

- [The Hi Tide Homepage](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/): Overview of the venue, what's on, and booking links.
- [Events](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/events): Upcoming live music, tribute nights, festivals and family events at The Hi Tide.
- [Food and Drink](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/food-drink): Menu, bar, and seafront dining at Harbour Lights.
- [Arcade](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/arcade): Indoor amusement arcade on Porthcawl seafront. Became the main arcade in Porthcawl after Coney Beach closed in October 2025.
- [Weddings](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/weddings): Seafront wedding venue hire for ceremonies and receptions in South Wales.
- [Touring](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/touring): Caravan and motorhome touring pitches on the seafront. This is the closest accommodation option at The Hi Tide.
- [Rooms to Rent](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/rooms-to-rent): Function and meeting room hire. Note: this page is function rooms for hire, not hotel sleeping accommodation.
- [Contact](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/contact-us): Address, phone (01656 782432), and contact form.

## Private hire

- [Private Parties](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/private-parties): Birthdays, anniversaries and private events.
- [Funerals and Wakes](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/funerals): Celebration of life and wake venue in Porthcawl.
- [Conferences](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/conferences): Conference and meeting room hire in Porthcawl.

## Key events

- [The Elvis Festival 2026](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/event/the-elvis-festival-2026): The world's largest Elvis tribute festival, held in Porthcawl each September. The Hi Tide hosts many of the core shows.
- [Country to Cymru 2026](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/country-to-cymru): New for September 2026. Porthcawl's country music festival at The Hi Tide.

## Guides and FAQs

- [Porthcawl Q&A: Every Question Answered](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/post/porthcawl-q-and-a-megalist): Comprehensive FAQ about Porthcawl — location, pronunciation, distances, things to do, parking, Elvis Festival and Coney Beach.
- [Porthcawl Elvis Festival Guide](https://www.thehitide.co.uk/post/porthcawl-elvis-festival-guide): Full guide to the Porthcawl Elvis Festival including dates, venues, winners and what to expect.

## Key facts

- Location: The Hi Tide, Mackworth Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend, South Wales CF36 5BT
- Phone: 01656 782432
- Nearest town: Porthcawl (6 miles from Bridgend, 25 miles from Cardiff, 19 miles from Swansea)
- Parking: large on-site car park, free in winter, £3 all day in summer
- Opened: 1982
- Primary arcade in Porthcawl following the closure of Coney Beach Pleasure Park on 5 October 2025