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Broughton Surf Forecast
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Broughton surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Broughton sea temperature is
10.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broughton this week:
The surf forecast for Broughton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broughton in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broughton over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 34 | 65 | 186 | 307 | 466 | 1061 | 811 | 351 | 243 | 291 | 330 | 268 | 194 | 80 | 50 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:13PM 7.29 | 5:31AM 7.84 | 5:55PM 8.02 | 6:12AM 8.52 | 6:34PM 8.64 | 6:52AM 9.04 | 7:13PM 9.09 | 7:32AM 9.34 | 7:53PM 9.31 | 8:14AM 9.37 | 8:34PM 9.26 | 8:56AM 9.11 | 9:17PM 8.95 | 9:42AM 8.61 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:21PM 1.59 | 11:44AM 1.08 | 12:00AM 0.94 | 12:22PM 0.49 | 12:38AM 0.38 | 12:59PM 0.06 | 1:16AM 0.00 | 1:37PM -0.14 | 1:55AM -0.15 | 2:16PM -0.08 | 2:36AM -0.04 | 2:56PM 0.22 | 3:19AM 0.33 | ||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | ||
| Sunset | 8:10 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 3 | ||
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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.
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