Fall Bay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 4.29° W

Fall Bay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fall Bay Reef sea temperature is
19.2°C
3.1° 

Fall Bay Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fall Bay Reef surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,295 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fall Bay Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fall Bay Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and we’re looking at the same 16-day window for Fall Bay Reef. It’s a rough go, honestly. The water is sitting much warmer than usual for the season, coming in at 67°F (about 3° above the average).

The first real chance to get wet is Monday, September 7th. The morning shows a 7ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a very long 13 seconds. The combined energy is a hefty 1587. That’s a lot of power. This kind of groundswell will unload quickly and can be tricky on the reef. The wind is clean cross-off from the NW, but the swell direction isn’t the ideal SW. This is a big, powerful session – only for the experts. The afternoon drops to 6ft, still solid, but the wind shifts cross-shore and the energy drops to 983.

The next real window is Monday, September 14th. The morning brings a 5ft WSW swell with a 9-second period, and light offshore wind from the north. The combined energy is 308. This is a much more user-friendly size, clean conditions, and the swell direction matches the reef’s optimum SW. This is the standout day of the forecast – a clean, offshore session with a solid 5ft.

Between the 7th and the 14th, there’s a long, frustrating gap of small, lumpy, or onshore conditions. The 14th is the only day that really shines. The rest is pretty much a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Mon night).

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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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412
599
416
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96
89
86
57
43
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749
1016
727
790
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627
355
419
359
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
11:16PM7.20m
11:43AM6.88m
00:16AM6.58m
12:52PM6.37m
1:38AM6.14m
2:24PM6.19m
3:16AM6.18m
3:56PM6.54m
4:36AM6.67m
5:04PM7.20m
5:34AM7.31m
5:56PM7.89m
Low Tide
4:49PM1.33m
5:16AM1.67m
5:45PM1.90m
6:20AM2.24m
7:06PM2.39m
7:55AM2.58m
8:54PM2.45m
9:38AM2.39m
10:25PM1.99m
10:53AM1.83m
11:27PM1.35m
11:47AM1.20m
00:15AM0.74m
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Information about the Fall Bay Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fall Bay Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fall Bay Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fall Bay Reef 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 (Fall Bay Reef) 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 Fall Bay Reef 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.

Fall Bay Reef is 25 km (16 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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