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Broughton Surf Forecast
/ Wales – Gower (29 surf breaks) /
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Broughton surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Broughton sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broughton this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Broughton in the next 16 days are 0.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 1st May) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broughton over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | SW 3 | SW 5 | W 4 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NW 4 | N 4 | |
12 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 6:35PM8.10m | 6:52AM8.24m | 7:09PM8.28m | 7:25AM8.29m | 7:42PM8.32m | 7:58AM8.22m | 8:14PM8.23m | 8:31AM8.03m | 8:47PM8.02m | 9:05AM7.73m | 9:21PM7.72m | 9:40AM7.35m | 9:58PM7.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:25PM1.02m | 00:40AM0.99m | 12:57PM0.88m | 1:12AM0.85m | 1:27PM0.84m | 1:44AM0.83m | 1:58PM0.92m | 2:15AM0.94m | 2:29PM1.11m | 2:48AM1.17m | 3:02PM1.40m | 3:22AM1.51m | 3:36PM1.76m | 4:00AM1.91m | |||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
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Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 |
 kJ | 12 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 3 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NW 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | 25 | 19 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 278 | 265 | 53 | 2 | 120 | 52 | 123 | 63 | 185 | 374 | 329 | 52 | 185 | 185 | 364 | 374 | 418 | 200 | 374 | 372 | 361 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Gower | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Broughton Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broughton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broughton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broughton surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broughton) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broughton may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Broughton is 24 km (15 miles) from Swansea. If you plan a holiday in Wales - Gower, look for hotels and other accommodation in Swansea. Swansea has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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