Fall Bay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 4.29° W

Fall Bay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fall Bay Reef sea temperature is
20.7° C
4.3° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fall Bay Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 20th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 20th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, it's Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. The swell and wind just aren't lining up for any decent sessions at Fall Bay Reef. In fact, the whole period is a write-off for surf, so don't bother waxing up just yet.

It's a grim run from August 17th right through to the end of the month. The swell is tiny, often under 2 ft, with weak, short-period windswell that's got no push. The combined energy readings are mostly in the double digits or low triple digits, with values like 37 (weak energy), 27 (weak energy), and 135 (moderate energy) on the few occasions it picks up a bit. The wind and chop are a mess too. On August 17th, Monday morning, you've got a weak 2 ft W swell at a pathetic 6 seconds, with cross-off wind, but it's still "poor surf conditions." The water temperature is 69°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than normal – that's very unusual for this time of year.

The only flicker of hope comes right at the very end of the outlook. On August 30th, Sunday morning, things look a little more promising. There's a 6 ft SW swell with a 7-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 513 (strong wave energy). The wind is cross-off from the WNW at 9 mph, so it should be clean. That's rated as "expect good surf conditions," but it's a one-off, and then the wind goes cross-on in the afternoon. Then on August 31st, Monday morning, there's a 6 ft W swell at 10 seconds, with a massive combined energy of 1187 (very strong wave energy), but the strong cross wind and risk of thunderstorms spoil it.

Honestly, for a reef break that's already inconsistent, this is a long stretch of nothing. It's the kind of run where you'd be better off watching the forecast and hoping it changes. Till then, we wait.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:17PM7.94m
10:35AM7.48m
10:54PM7.30m
11:13AM6.91m
11:35PM6.64m
11:56AM6.32m
00:23AM6.02m
12:52PM5.80m
1:31AM5.54m
2:16PM5.50m
3:07AM5.42m
3:51PM5.63m
Low Tide
4:02PM0.76m
4:23AM1.02m
4:38PM1.28m
4:59AM1.59m
5:17PM1.85m
5:39AM2.19m
6:04PM2.43m
6:31AM2.73m
7:09PM2.91m
7:50AM3.10m
8:44PM3.11m
9:29AM3.09m
10:16PM2.89m
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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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