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Fall Bay Reef Surf Forecast
/ Wales – Gower (29 surf breaks) /
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Fall Bay Reef surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 15 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Fall Bay Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fall Bay Reef sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 20th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 7 | SW 14 | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | |
23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 143 | 107 | 102 | 356 | 234 | 143 | 80 | 294 | 447 | 381 | 443 | 995 | 644 | 446 | 302 | 353 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:00PM8.10m | 6:22AM8.39m | 6:45PM8.50m | 7:08AM8.64m | 7:30PM8.71m | 7:54AM8.67m | 8:16PM8.71m | 8:41AM8.47m | 9:04PM8.50m | 9:31AM8.09m | 9:54PM8.13m | 10:23AM7.58m | 10:48PM7.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45AM0.62m | 00:06AM0.53m | 12:29PM0.28m | 00:51AM0.19m | 1:13PM0.12m | 1:37AM0.04m | 1:58PM0.16m | 2:24AM0.12m | 2:45PM0.39m | 3:13AM0.41m | 3:34PM0.78m | 4:06AM0.84m | 4:27PM1.25m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 9 | W 5 | W 7 | W 9 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 15 | W 15 | W 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
 kJ | 23 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 102 | 87 | 234 | 143 | 80 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 443 | 995 | 644 | 446 | 302 | 353 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 13 | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | SW 17 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 7 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 160 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 13 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | — | SSE 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 11 | 18 | — | 7 | 21 | 143 | 107 | 102 | 356 | — | — | 14 | 294 | 447 | 381 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 428 | 358 | 322 | 364 | 367 | 379 | 367 | 322 | 259 | 10 | 124 | 104 | 407 | 311 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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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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