
Surf Forecasts:
Fall Bay Reef surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, WSW swell with 415 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Fall Bay Reef.
Honestly, mate, this 16-day window is a tough one. We’ve got a stretch of poor to marginal conditions, and really no standout days where everything lines up nicely. There’s a bit of a pulse of swell mid-to-late next week, but the wind doesn’t play ball.
Starting from Sunday the 13th, it’s a write-off. Light rain and a 12 mph WSW breeze has us onshore, with a weak 5ft WSW swell at a short 7 seconds. Combined energy is weak at 263. It’s choppy and messy. That trend sticks through Monday and into Tuesday morning, though Tuesday the 15th sees a bump in size – 6ft from the W at 7 seconds, and the wind swings WNW at 19 mph, giving us a cross-off breeze. It’s clean, but the period is short, so waves are weak and crumbly. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen so far, with combined energy at 270.
Wednesday morning the 16th is marginal – 4ft from the W at 10 seconds, clean with cross-off NW wind at 12 mph. The longer period (10 secs, borderline groundswell) helps shape it up a bit, but it’s still not cracking a solid recommendation.
Thursday and Friday are more of the same: inconsistent swell around 5ft, short period, and cross or cross-onshore winds making a mess.
Saturday the 19th sees the biggest swell of the period – 7ft from the WSW at 7 seconds, but the combined energy jumps to 367-420, moderate to strong energy. Problem is the 19-22 mph cross-shore wind and very short period. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing – it’ll be lumpy and raw.
Sunday the 20th offers a brief flicker of hope: clean, 4ft from the WSW at 7 seconds, with a light 6 mph WNW breeze. It’s surfable but ordinary. The swell is weak at 186 combined energy, and the period is short.
After that, from Monday the 21st through to the end of the outlook, it dries up fast. Swell drops to 2ft by Tuesday the 22nd, with offshore wind but tiny, weak waves. By Wednesday the 23rd, we’re looking at 1ft. There’s a 5-day flat spell from the 24th to the 28th, with virtually no swell – we’re talking 0.3ft waves, very long periods from the W (12-17 seconds) but no energy at all (combined energy is in the single digits). Glassy conditions on the 28th afternoon with a 0.3ft ghost swell, but it’s flat.
So in short: a quiet, mostly forgettable forecast. The only half-decent windows are Tuesday the 15th and maybe Wednesday the 16th, but that’s about it. We need a proper groundswell and some luck with the wind, but for now, Fall Bay Reef remains inconsistent and not worth rushing out for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
195 | 351 | 232 | 227 | 68 | 154 | 270 | 255 | 246 | 313 | 296 | 204 | 243 | 225 | 298 | 225 | 157 | 330 | 360 | 415 | 259 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:33PM8.72m | 8:50AM8.41m | 9:07PM8.36m | 9:23AM8.05m | 9:41PM7.85m | 9:57AM7.56m | 10:15PM7.24m | 10:31AM6.98m | 10:52PM6.59m | 11:11AM6.37m | 11:36PM5.96m | 12:03PM5.79m | 00:42AM5.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:20PM0.12m | 2:39AM0.20m | 2:53PM0.34m | 3:10AM0.55m | 3:25PM0.72m | 3:41AM1.03m | 3:58PM1.23m | 4:14AM1.59m | 4:33PM1.81m | 4:50AM2.19m | 5:15PM2.43m | 5:38AM2.77m | 6:18PM2.98m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 13 | — | — | W 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 8 | W 10 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 17 | W 14 | W 15 | W 12 | W 11 | W 16 | — |
68 | 7 | — | — | 38 | 15 | — | — | 246 | 313 | — | 52 | — | — | 6 | 34 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 4 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
195 | 351 | 232 | 227 | 68 | 154 | 270 | 255 | 10 | — | 296 | 204 | 243 | 225 | 298 | 225 | 157 | 330 | 360 | 415 | 259 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 31 | 104 | 124 | 124 | 117 | 358 | 358 | 154 | 0 | 218 | 322 | 425 | 412 | 398 | 193 | 322 | 365 | 259 | 311 | 31 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Gower | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.











