Broughton surf break

Broughton surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 15 May 2026 BST
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Today's Broughton sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 1.7°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 (May 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s 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 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 21st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 21st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broughton over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
7
0.4
NW
4
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.4
WSW
5
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.6
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
7
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
7
0.7
SW
6
0.9
WSW
7
1
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
4
6
2
7
32
32
111
91
58
42
0
90
123
120
148
261
161
117
88
88
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
25
NNW
5
WSW
10
SW
25
WSW
25
NW
25
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
30
SSE
25
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
SSW
15
ESE
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
off
High Tide
6:02PM8.48m
6:24AM8.78m
6:47PM8.90m
7:10AM9.05m
7:33PM9.12m
7:56AM9.08m
8:19PM9.12m
8:44AM8.88m
9:06PM8.90m
9:33AM8.47m
9:56PM8.50m
10:25AM7.94m
10:50PM8.00m
Low Tide
11:46AM0.67m
00:06AM0.56m
12:30PM0.31m
00:51AM0.21m
1:14PM0.14m
1:37AM0.06m
1:59PM0.18m
2:24AM0.15m
2:45PM0.42m
3:13AM0.44m
3:34PM0.82m
4:06AM0.90m
4:28PM1.32m
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5:24
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:16
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9:01
9:02
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:08
9:09
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1
1
2
7
9
3
Temp °C
10
11
9
11
11
11
11
11
10
11
11
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
15
17
17
3
4
5
7
6
7
5
4
3
7
7
9
7
8
9
9
10
11
13
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
4
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.3
W
12
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
7
0.1
W
13
0.3
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
Energy kJ
8
2
6
2
1
3
12
23
58
42
3
40
261
161
117
88
88
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
17
0.3
WSW
14
Energy kJ
4
2
1
5
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
17
Energy kJ
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
5
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.6
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
7
0.7
SW
6
0.9
WSW
7
1
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
10
0.4
ESE
4
Energy kJ
3
4
2
7
32
32
111
91
37
90
123
120
148
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
427
364
328
361
364
375
364
328
258
12
129
109
406
317
129
129
129
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Gower
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
6
4
5
7
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
7
5
5
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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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