Fall Bay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 4.29° W

Fall Bay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fall Bay Reef sea temperature is
16.6°C
2.6° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, W swell with 4,220 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fall Bay Reef in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 20th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 20th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, near gales from the WNW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Mainly gales.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
12:45PM5.62m
1:33AM5.37m
2:17PM5.64m
3:03AM5.61m
3:33PM6.04m
4:06AM6.14m
4:27PM6.63m
4:53AM6.78m
5:10PM7.26m
5:33AM7.42m
5:49PM7.85m
6:10AM7.99m
6:28PM8.34m
Low Tide
6:17AM3.07m
7:20PM3.11m
8:00AM3.14m
8:55PM2.91m
9:23AM2.81m
9:59PM2.42m
10:18AM2.28m
10:45PM1.83m
11:01AM1.69m
11:24PM1.24m
11:39AM1.11m
00:00AM0.70m
12:16PM0.60m
00:35AM0.29m
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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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