Fall Bay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 4.29° W

Fall Bay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fall Bay Reef sea temperature is
17.3°C
2.8° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with 1,731 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 16th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 16th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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WSW
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1.9
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1.6
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0.9
WSW
6
0.8
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1.8
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12
1.8
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2.1
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2.4
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3.5
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12
1.8
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12
1.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1240
951
588
389
233
66
61
38
250
919
905
1205
1137
1021
665
855
587
1731
1164
926
559
Wind (km/h)
45
WSW
40
WNW
40
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
15
WNW
20
S
25
SE
25
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S
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SSE
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SSW
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35
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NW
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WNW
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High Tide
6:18PM8.23m
6:39AM8.19m
6:55PM8.47m
7:14AM8.40m
7:31PM8.52m
7:48AM8.42m
8:04PM8.38m
8:20AM8.26m
8:37PM8.08m
8:53AM7.96m
9:10PM7.66m
9:25AM7.53m
9:44PM7.14m
Low Tide
12:10PM0.77m
00:31AM0.47m
12:46PM0.45m
1:05AM0.29m
1:19PM0.31m
1:36AM0.29m
1:51PM0.33m
2:07AM0.44m
2:22PM0.51m
2:37AM0.73m
2:54PM0.84m
3:08AM1.14m
3:27PM1.28m
3:41AM1.62m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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