Surf Forecasts:
Fall Bay Reef surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with SW 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 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Honestly, this is a tough one. The outlook for Fall Bay Reef is a real mixed bag, and for the most part, it’s a frustrating watch. This reef break is inconsistent at the best of times, and this run doesn’t look like it’s going to be firing much. The water is a wild sixty-eight degrees, which is a full six point seven degrees warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, you’ll be in boardies for sure.
The first real chance of anything decent comes on the afternoon of Thursday the 27th of August. We’ve got a bit of a pulse showing with a 4ft swell from the SW, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s not going to have much punch. The energy is moderate (330), and there’s a light cross-shore wind. The score is still the lowest end of marginal, so it's not one to get excited about.
The whole following week is a real grind. Most days are either too small, blown out, or just messy. The wind is a persistent problem. The morning of Saturday the 29th of August sees a 5ft W swell with a clean cross-offshore breeze, but the period is still short, and the combined energy is moderate (245). It’s a step in the right direction, but it’s still a “poor” tag.
The real standout window, if you can call it that, is the first week of September. The morning of Thursday the 3rd of September looks promising. We have a 5ft swell from the WSW with a better 8-second period, and a clean, gentle cross-offshore breeze from the NW. The energy is moderate (241). It’s the cleanest the surf will be for a while, but we’re still only in marginal territory.
Then, things get a bit hectic. The morning of Saturday the 5th of September sees a 7ft WSW swell, but the wind is howling cross-onshore, making it a lumpy, messy mess. That’s too big for beginners and the conditions will be ugly. The energy is strong (551), but it’s for the kites, not the paddle crew.
The biggest swell of the window shows up on the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. A 8ft W swell with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The energy is strong (712). This is the best on offer, but it’s a full week and a half away, so it’s a long-range call and less certain. The 8ft height is expert territory, and for a reef break, it’s going to be a serious session. The wind is clean, but that swell size will be a handful.
So, to sum it up: the two standouts are the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September for a cleaner, smaller window, and the morning of Sunday the 6th of September for the biggest, cleanest waves, but that’s for experts only. The rest is a long stretch of waiting and hoping. Keep your eyes on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 9 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 |
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18 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 43 | 191 | 176 | 79 | 108 | 171 | 245 | 192 | 92 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:30AM5.72m | 4:59PM6.09m | 5:25AM6.23m | 5:45PM6.67m | 6:06AM6.78m | 6:23PM7.25m | 6:42AM7.30m | 6:58PM7.78m | 7:15AM7.75m | 7:31PM8.20m | 7:48AM8.10m | 8:03PM8.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16PM2.89m | 10:45AM2.71m | 11:17PM2.42m | 11:36AM2.19m | 00:01AM1.88m | 12:15PM1.66m | 00:37AM1.35m | 12:49PM1.17m | 1:10AM0.90m | 1:21PM0.77m | 1:41AM0.55m | 1:52PM0.48m | 2:11AM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 4 | W 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | W 7 |
18 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 132 | 176 | 1 | 108 | 132 | — | — | 92 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | W 8 | SW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | W 8 | — | W 9 | — | — | — |
6 | — | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 9 | W 12 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 2 | S 3 | — | ESE 3 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | — | SW 7 | — | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | — |
— | — | 7 | 14 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | 43 | 191 | — | 79 | — | 171 | 245 | 192 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 54 | 377 | 321 | 269 | 125 | 322 | 4 | 4 | 78 | 299 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 135 | 10 | 299 | 311 | 95 |
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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.











