Fall Bay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 4.29° W

Fall Bay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fall Bay Reef sea temperature is
18.8°C
2.9° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with 415 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 11th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 11th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got. To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for Fall Bay Reef. There's no good surf on offer for the first two weeks of the forecast, from now until the 22nd of September. The wind and swell just aren't lining up. We've got a lot of strong cross-onshore winds and short-period, messy swell. For a spot that's inconsistent at the best of times, this run of poor conditions is a real stinker.

However, there's a glimmer of hope if we hold on. The standout window comes on Wednesday the 23rd of September. The morning kicks off with a solid 10-foot groundswell from the WSW, carrying serious energy (894), but with a cross breeze. Then, Wednesday afternoon is the real gem. We're looking at 8-foot of WSW swell, still with that nice 8-second period, but the combined energy jumps to 962, which is strong. The wind drops to nothing, going glassy. That’s the ticket. For an inconsistent spot like this, seeing a glassy window with that much power is a rare treat. It's for experts, obviously, at that size.

After that, the swell drops off again, but that Wednesday afternoon is the only time I'd even bother paddling out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning).

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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WSW
9
1
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9
0.9
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
5
1.8
WSW
7
1.8
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
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9
0.9
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9
0.9
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8
1.1
WSW
6
1.7
W
6
1.3
WSW
8
1.3
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10
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.7
WSW
6
1
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6
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W
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
169
99
125
306
321
135
235
146
140
134
122
87
225
202
315
230
156
37
67
73
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
W
15
SW
30
SW
35
SW
30
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
30
W
30
WNW
30
NW
30
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30
NW
20
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30
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35
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:02AM8.34m
7:20PM8.77m
7:40AM8.58m
7:57PM8.86m
8:16AM8.60m
8:33PM8.72m
8:50AM8.41m
9:07PM8.36m
9:23AM8.05m
9:41PM7.85m
9:57AM7.56m
10:15PM7.24m
10:31AM6.98m
10:52PM6.59m
Low Tide
1:10PM0.27m
1:33AM0.05m
1:46PM0.09m
2:07AM0.02m
2:20PM0.12m
2:39AM0.20m
2:53PM0.34m
3:10AM0.55m
3:25PM0.72m
3:41AM1.03m
3:58PM1.23m
4:14AM1.59m
4:33PM1.81m
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7:42
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Temp °C
15
16
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18
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Feels °C
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12
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8
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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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