Sheeps Jaw Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Wales – Gower)
| Name: | Sheeps Jaw |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | rarely breaks |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: SE |
Sheeps Jaw on Gower is a fairly exposed reef break Offshore winds blow from the south southeast with some shelter here from southwest winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west. The beach break provides left and right handers. Best around low tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. It can even get crowded enough to be dangerous.
Overall Sheeps Jaw Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Sheeps Jaw surf quality by season and Sheeps Jaw surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Sheeps Jaw
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Sheeps Jaw:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Broughton | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Three Peaks | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Llangennith | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Rhossili | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Crabart | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Sheeps Jaw: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 34 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 48 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 131 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 134 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 137 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Sheeps Jaw: |
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| Closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 14 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 15 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 29 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Milford Haven, Wales | 31 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Sheeps Jaw: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 204 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 231 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 231 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 231 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 237 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Sheeps Jaw: |
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| Closest city location | Llangennith (United Kingdom) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Burry Port (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Llanelli (United Kingdom) | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Trimsaran (United Kingdom) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kidwelly (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Sheeps Jaw is Swansea Airport (SWS) in Wales, 16 km (10 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Sheeps Jaw is Cardiff Airport (CWL), also in Wales, 71 km (44 miles) away.
- Third is Bristol Airport (BRS) in England, 113 km (70 miles) away.
- Exeter Airport (EXT) in England is 116 km (72 miles) away.
- Bristol Filton Airport (FZO), also in England is the fifth nearest airport to Sheeps Jaw and is 119 km (74 miles) away.
