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Crab Island Surf Forecast
/ Wales – Gower (29 surf breaks) /
Crab Island surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 09 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crab Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crab Island in the next 12 days are 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (May 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 16th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crab Island over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 5 | 11 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 78 | 155 | 152 | 116 | 75 | 74 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 215 | 192 | 145 | 130 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:35PM 8.34 | 5:48AM 8.54 | 6:11PM 8.62 | 6:23AM 8.72 | 6:43PM 8.81 | 6:56AM 8.82 | 7:15PM 8.94 | 7:28AM 8.87 | 7:46PM 8.98 | 7:59AM 8.84 | 8:17PM 8.93 | 8:31AM 8.71 | 8:49PM 8.77 | 9:04AM 8.49 | 9:21PM 8.53 | 9:38AM 8.21 | 9:58PM 8.24 | 10:19AM 7.90 | 10:43PM 7.95 | 11:09AM 7.60 | 11:42PM 7.71 | 12:14PM 7.39 | 12:54AM 7.63 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:22AM 2.10 | 11:34PM 2.04 | 11:57AM 1.88 | 12:08AM 1.82 | 12:29PM 1.74 | 12:40AM 1.67 | 12:59PM 1.65 | 1:12AM 1.60 | 1:29PM 1.64 | 1:43AM 1.61 | 1:59PM 1.70 | 2:15AM 1.71 | 2:28PM 1.85 | 2:46AM 1.89 | 2:58PM 2.07 | 3:20AM 2.13 | 3:32PM 2.34 | 3:59AM 2.41 | 4:12PM 2.64 | 4:48AM 2.67 | 5:05PM 2.93 | 5:54AM 2.86 | 6:19PM 3.10 | |||||||||||||
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 9 | 5 | 12 | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Crab Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Crab Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Crab Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crab Island 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 (Crab Island) 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 Crab Island 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.
Crab Island is 8 km (5 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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