Fall Bay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 4.29° W

Fall Bay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fall Bay Reef sea temperature is
18.0°C
2.3° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WSW swell with 706 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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1.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:15PM7.24m
10:31AM6.98m
10:52PM6.59m
11:11AM6.37m
11:36PM5.96m
12:03PM5.79m
00:42AM5.44m
1:27PM5.41m
2:25AM5.26m
3:14PM5.52m
3:58AM5.60m
4:26PM6.04m
Low Tide
4:14AM1.59m
4:33PM1.81m
4:50AM2.19m
5:15PM2.43m
5:38AM2.77m
6:18PM2.98m
6:58AM3.22m
8:06PM3.24m
8:54AM3.23m
9:47PM2.97m
10:15AM2.80m
10:48PM2.43m
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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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