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Broughton Surf Forecast
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Broughton surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Broughton sea temperature is
9.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Sunday (Apr 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
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 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 22 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 19 | 59 | 57 | 33 | 80 | 165 | 181 | 147 | 326 | 1146 | 524 | 314 | 154 | 43 | 93 | 514 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:29PM 8.12 | 6:46AM 8.53 | 7:05PM 8.48 | 7:21AM 8.77 | 7:38PM 8.67 | 7:54AM 8.81 | 8:10PM 8.69 | 8:25AM 8.68 | 8:41PM 8.54 | 8:57AM 8.39 | 9:11PM 8.24 | 9:28AM 7.98 | 9:42PM 7.81 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:24PM 0.95 | 12:38AM 0.90 | 12:58PM 0.61 | 1:11AM 0.59 | 1:29PM 0.43 | 1:42AM 0.44 | 1:58PM 0.41 | 2:11AM 0.45 | 2:27PM 0.54 | 2:41AM 0.62 | 2:55PM 0.82 | 3:11AM 0.93 | 3:25PM 1.22 | 3:42AM 1.37 | |||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:58 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
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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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